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53.7% of the population believes that the ecological transition will lead to social conflicts

according to the latest survey conducted by the Observatory of Just Transition, 63% of Spaniards believe that climate change should be a priority action, but also, when asked about strategies to combat it, 53.7% of Spaniards believe that the ecological transition will generate conflicts in society. More and more people are anticipating conflicts: in 2023 it was 23%, in 2024 it was 39% and this year almost 4 percentage points more.

A high percentage of the population is concerned about the changes that the ecological transition can bring, but at the same time 62% anticipates that it will directly impact improving the health of the population. 67% say it will mainly reduce air and water pollution. However, 21.6% fear that their work will disappear or be greatly transformed. Men are the main cause of concern, 25% compared to 17% of women.

“Only 48.5 percent of the population would be willing to pay more for a cleaner energy source.”

On the other hand, when asked about the measures that individuals must take to move forward in the transition, only 51% travel by public transport, on foot or by bicycle on a daily basis. Similarly, only 28.2% would be willing to pay more taxes, 42.3% to eat less meat, and 48.5% to pay more for a cleaner energy source. In addition, the willingness to take such measures is decreasing very significantly year after year.

In short, 46% of the population is committed to ecological transition, 39% is sceptical and 15.5% is immovable.

“Taking into account the socio-economic situation of the population is a significant variable for the ecological transition.”

The report highlights a number of factors to consider. On the one hand, the consideration of the socio-economic situation of the population is a significant variable in the face of the ecological transition: 53% of those with economic difficulties prioritize the fight against climate change (compared to an average of 63%) and 39% know what a good transition is (47% on average). On the other hand, gender is also an important variable, although to a lesser extent: 84% of women are convinced of the existence of climate change, but only 76% of men.