Research grant for the project titled "Unpacking Climate Change Beliefs: How Labor-Market, Media Narratives, and Personal Traits Shape Our Views"

Julius Andersson, Maria Perrotta Berlin, Pamela Campa, Chloé Le Coq and Elena Paltseva have been awarded a program grant of SEK 2,000,000. The grant is provided by the Jan Wallander and Tom Hedelius Foundation and the Tore Browaldh Foundation, recognizing the significance of the research project titled "Unpacking Climate Change Beliefs: How Labor-Market, Media Narratives, and Personal Traits Shape Our Views."

The research project aims to delve into the multifaceted factors that shape individuals' beliefs and attitudes towards climate change. By analyzing the intricate interplay between labor-market dynamics, media narratives, and personal traits, the researchers seek to shed light on the complex cognitive processes underlying climate change perceptions.

The research project holds significant promise, as understanding the various influences on climate change beliefs can lead to more effective communication strategies, policy development, and public engagement. By unraveling the intricate web of factors that shape our views on climate change, the research team from SITE has the potential to drive significant positive change in public perception and action.

Expressing her gratitude for the grant, Pamela Campa remarked: "We are very grateful to the Foundation for their generous funding. We look forward to starting this research agenda and to contributing to the ongoing discussion on how at societal level we can improve public support for climate policy and action, in a world that is already fast transforming due to climate change. It is a privilege to have the resources to study some of the important questions that the climate crisis raises."

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