Social perception analysis towards climate change and green transformation: Karabük case study

Abstract

Although the issue of climate change is a topic of discussion among individuals in public/private institutions and organizations at a certain level of society, the perception of society on this issue has remained in the shadows. The awareness of climate change among those living in cities where mining-related industrial pollution is particularly intense is of interest. In this study, a comprehensive survey was conducted in Karabük Province, Türkiye, where mining-related industrial pollution is intense, to clarify this issue, whose aim is to determine the level of knowledge and perception of society on climate change and green transformation. The main results obtained show that the vast majority of participants define climate change as global warming. They see the increase in the number of factories and workshops and air pollution as the main causes of climate change. It has been observed that perceptions towards climate change and green transformation change as the level of education changes. It is anticipated that the results obtained in the study will guide policymakers and relevant stakeholders in determining adaptation strategies for society.