How Is Climate Change Knowledge Distributed among the Population in Singapore? A Demographic Analysis of Actual Knowledge and Illusory Knowledge

Yang, Xiaodong; Wei, Lai; Su, Qi

doi:10.3390/su12093782

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“…Poor households have a significantly lower risk perception of climate change's impact on the coastal marine ecosystem (Table 3), which is in line with another study conducted in Singapore which found that low-income households reported a lower level of knowledge compared with higher-income households [99]. Poor households also have significantly lower risk perceptions of the impact of climate change, anthropogenic pressures and marine livelihood on sea grasses and coral reefs compared with not-poor households (Table 5).…”

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“…Poor households also have significantly lower risk perceptions of the impact of climate change, anthropogenic pressures and marine livelihood on sea grasses and coral reefs compared with not-poor households ( Table 5 ). Lower climate change risk perception for poor households compared to not-poor households could be explained by the fact that low-income households and communities develop academic skills at a slower rate than those from higher-income groups [ 99 ]. Poverty levels are strongly linked to educational attainment.…”

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Climate change awareness and risk perceptions in the coastal marine ecosystem of Palawan, Philippines

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Understanding coastal communities’ awareness and risk perceptions of climate change impact is essential in developing effective risk communication tools and mitigation strategies to reduce the vulnerability of these communities. In this study, we examined coastal communities’ climate change awareness and risk perceptions of climate change impact on the coastal marine ecosystem, sea level rise impact on the mangrove ecosystem and as a factor affecting coral reefs and seagrass beds. The data were gathered by conducting face-to-face surveys with 291 respondents from the coastal areas of Taytay, Aborlan and Puerto Princesa in Palawan, Philippines. Results showed that most participants (82%) perceived that climate change is happening and a large majority (75%) perceived it as a risk to the coastal marine ecosystem. Local temperature rise and excessive rainfall were found to be significant predictors of climate change awareness. Sea level rise was perceived by most participants (60%) to cause coastal erosion and to affect the mangrove ecosystem. On coral reefs and seagrass ecosystems, anthropogenic drivers and climate change were perceived to have a high impact, while marine livelihoods had a low impact. In addition, we found that climate change risk perceptions were influenced by direct experiences of extreme weather events (i.e., temperature rise and excessive rainfall) and climate-related livelihood damages (i.e., declining income). Climate change risk perceptions were also found to vary with household income, education, age group and geographical location. The results suggest that addressing poverty and effectively communicating climate change risks can improve climate change awareness and risk perceptions.

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Climate change awareness and risk perceptions in the coastal marine ecosystem of Palawan, Philippines

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“…Poor households have a significantly lower risk perception of climate change's impact on the coastal marine ecosystem, which is in line with another study conducted in Singapore which found that low-income households reported a lower level of knowledge compared with higher-income households [94]. Poor households also have significantly lower risk perceptions of the impact of climate change, anthropogenic pressures, and marine livelihood on sea grasses and coral reefs compared with not-poor households (Table 5).…”

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“…Poor households also have significantly lower risk perceptions of the impact of climate change, anthropogenic pressures, and marine livelihood on sea grasses and coral reefs compared with not-poor households (Table 5). Lower climate change risk perception for poor households compared to not-poor households could be explained by the fact that low-income households and communities develop academic skills at a slower rate than those from higher-income groups [94]. Poverty levels are strongly linked to educational attainment.…”

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Climate Change Awareness and Risk Perceptions in the Coastal Marine Ecosystem of Palawan, Philippines

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Creencia

Madarcos

et al. 2022

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Understanding the coastal communities’ awareness and risk perceptions of climate change impact is essential in developing effective risk communication tools and in developing mitigation strategies to reduce the vulnerability of coastal communities. In this study, we examined the coastal community’s climate change awareness and risk perceptions of climate change impact on the coastal marine ecosystem, sea level rise impact on the mangrove ecosystem, and as a factor affecting coral reefs and seagrass beds. The data were gathered by conducting face-to-face surveys with 291 respondents from the coastal areas of Taytay, Aborlan, and Puerto Princesa in Palawan, Philippines. Results showed that most participants (82%) perceived that climate change is happening and a great majority (75%) perceived it as a risk to the coastal marine ecosystem. Sea level rise was perceived by most participants (60%) to cause coastal erosion and affect the mangrove ecosystem, but they also perceived that coastal erosion can be prevented by mangroves. On coral reefs and seagrass ecosystems, anthropogenic pressures and climate change were perceived to have a high impact, while marine livelihoods had a low impact. In addition, we found that climate change risk perceptions were influenced by direct experiences of extreme weather events (i.e., temperature rise and excessive rainfall), and climate-related livelihood damages (i.e., declining income). Climate change risk perceptions were also found to vary with household income, education, age group, and geographical location. The results suggest that addressing poverty, and effectively communicating climate change risks can improve climate change awareness and risk perceptions.

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“…Objective knowledge: One variable consisting of twenty items was included to measure objective knowledge on sustainability [ 67 ]. Each item was a short multiple choice question.…”

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Citizen scientists: Unveiling motivations and characteristics influencing initial and sustained participation in an agricultural project

Vanden Berghen,

Vanermen,

Vranken

2024

PLoS ONE

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Citizen science, where non-specialists collaborate with scientists, has surged in popularity. While it offers an innovative approach to research involvement, the domain of agri-environmental research participation, particularly in terms of citizen recruitment and retention, remains relatively unexplored. To investigate how what factors influence initial and sustained participation in an agronomic citizen science project, we performed a large survey during the case-study “Soy in 1000 Gardens”. We obtained data on citizens motivations, general values, environmental concern, prior citizen science experience, and knowledge regarding sustainable food consumption and garden management and applied a two-step selection model to correct for potential self-selection bias on our participation outcomes. Initially, citizen scientists appear to be mostly motivated by gaining knowledge, having fun social interactions and environmental concern with regards to the effects on others, while the desire for enhancing or protecting their ego is less prominent. They also display higher knowledge and self-transcending values. Sustained participants however, are significantly older and share a stronger sense of moral obligation than their dropped-out counterparts. Moreover, prior experience seems to positively influence the length of their participation, while higher knowledge has a positive impact on the amount of data contributed. These insights offer strategies for tailored engagement that should emphasize collective impact, align with intrinsic values, and foster a sense of moral duty, with potential to enhance agri-environmental citizen science initiatives’ effectiveness in addressing environmental challenges.

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How Is Climate Change Knowledge Distributed among the Population in Singapore? A Demographic Analysis of Actual Knowledge and Illusory Knowledge

Cited by 9 publications

References 57 publications

Climate change awareness and risk perceptions in the coastal marine ecosystem of Palawan, Philippines

Climate change awareness and risk perceptions in the coastal marine ecosystem of Palawan, Philippines

Climate Change Awareness and Risk Perceptions in the Coastal Marine Ecosystem of Palawan, Philippines

Citizen scientists: Unveiling motivations and characteristics influencing initial and sustained participation in an agricultural project

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