Just 1% of British public think Cop28 will result in climate action – poll

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Just 1% of the British public are certain that commitments made at Cop28 will result in climate action, a new poll suggests. The figures are similar when it comes to whether people are confident that action taken from Cop28 commitments would have a real impact on climate change – with 28% feeling confident compared to 55% who do not. Rachel Brisley, head of energy and environment at Ipsos Public Affairs, said: “While Cop28 provides a milestone opportunity for the world to take stock of progress on the Paris agreement to reduce emissions, only a third of the British public are likely to follow news about the event. “However, given that half of the public follow stories are following stories about climate change closely, there’s an opportunity for the Prime Minister to use this year’s conference to make a clear statement about the value such global initiatives stand to bring to everyday Britons’ experience of the changing climate.” Energy Security Secretary Claire Coutinho said: “No major economy has cut emissions faster than the UK.