Barriers and pathways to climate action among nature lovers

This study investigates barriers and pathways to climate action among nature lovers in Canada. Semi-structured interviews with representatives from various nature-related organizations in Ontario revealed that while most interviewees noticed local effects of climate change and identified as either "Alarmed" or "Concerned," there's a reluctance to discuss climate change within their groups. The study explores factors like confirmation bias, gradualism, scepticism, and the "finite pool of worry" as barriers. Conversely, concern for organizational activities, offspring, and a sense of camaraderie within the groups present potential pathways to increased climate action.

Lisa Y. Seiler