Assessing public awareness, barriers, and skill needs for climate action and sustainable practices in Ireland
アイルランドにおける気候行動と持続可能な実践に関する市民の認識、障壁、スキルニーズの評価 (AI 翻訳)
Emmanuel Alepu Odey, David Williamson, Zoe Rush, Nicholas M. Holden, Quentin Crowley, Claire Downey, Helena McMahon
🤖 gxceed AI 要約
日本語
この研究は、アイルランド市民の気候行動と持続可能な実践に関する知識、スキル、認識を調査した。調査結果によると、気候変動への懸念は高いものの、必要な知識やスキルを備えていると感じる人は半数以下であり、主な障壁は資金不足、実践的知識の欠如、自信の低さである。循環経済への関心は高まっているが、体系的な変化には至っていない。
English
This study examines Irish citizens' knowledge, skills, and perceptions regarding climate action and sustainable practices through a national survey. Results show high concern (81%) but only 46% feel adequately equipped, with barriers including financial constraints and lack of practical knowledge. While biodiversity loss is widely recognized, expertise is low. Interest in circular economy skills is growing, indicating a need for targeted skill-building interventions.
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📝 gxceed 編集解説 — Why this matters
日本のGX文脈において
アイルランドの事例ではあるが、日本の気候変動教育や市民参加政策にも示唆を与える。特に、市民のスキルギャップが系統的な移行を阻む点は、日本でも重要な課題である。
In the global GX context
This paper provides empirical evidence on citizen-level barriers to sustainability transitions, complementing top-down policy approaches. It offers insights for designing skill-building programs and community-based learning, relevant to global efforts like the EU's Green Deal and UN SDGs.
👥 読者別の含意
🔬研究者:Shows the gap between awareness and practical skills in sustainability.
🏢実務担当者:Useful for designing community engagement and training programs.
🏛政策担当者:Highlights need for citizen-focused interventions and investment in green skills.
📄 Abstract（原文）
This study examines the knowledge, skills, and perceptions of Irish citizens in relation to climate action and sustainable practices, addressing a key gap in understanding how individual competencies support sustainability transitions. While existing research largely emphasises policy and technological solutions, this study focuses on the role of citizen skills and behavioural capacity. Guided by ecological modernisation and green growth perspectives, it explores how life and green skills influence engagement in sustainability practices. A national survey was conducted and analysed using descriptive and comparative methods to assess demographic patterns, climate-related knowledge, and practical competencies in biodiversity, the circular economy, and household sustainability. The findings indicate high levels of concern about climate change (81%) with considerable understanding of its causes and impacts (69%). Although 74% of respondents expressed a willingness to contribute to climate and biodiversity goals, only 46% felt adequately equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills. Key barriers to engagement include financial constraints, lack of practical knowledge, and low confidence. While biodiversity loss is widely recognised (74%), only 2% reported having expertise in this area. Awareness of circular economy concepts is increasing, particularly among women, with strong engagement in waste reduction and recycling. Participants also showed significant interest in developing skills in areas such as waste management, upcycling, conservation, and food waste reduction, favouring practical, community-based learning approaches. The findings suggest that current skill levels support incremental rather than systemic sustainability transitions, highlighting the need for targeted, citizen-focused interventions to enable a more effective shift to a low-carbon society.
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