51 percent of those surveyed believe that politicians have the greatest responsibility for stopping climate change, while 9 percent point to private individuals. Two years ago, that figure was 18 percent.
Em Petersson believes this may be because many have realized that personal lifestyle choices only go so far and that the real power to change lies elsewhere.
There is a certain limit to how much influence you can have as an individual. Many decisions are still made by politicians. You can take the bike, but you have no power over how the roads are built - except when you go and vote.
Biodiversity
The fact that many want politicians to take greater responsibility is reflected in several other issues. Nearly six in ten believe that politicians have the greatest responsibility for stopping the loss of biodiversity. Seven in ten think that greater consideration should be given to nature in political decisions on, among other things, agriculture, business, forestry and energy.
Seven out of ten also believe that strong nature conservation legislation in the EU is important and a majority want to see increased efforts to protect and restore nature in Sweden.
Just over half, 51 percent, are concerned about the logging of primary and natural forests, and just as many think their protection should be increased. Only five percent believe it should be reduced.
Great support
The fact that there is great support for climate action and protecting and restoring nature is something for politicians to take with them into the election year, says Em Petersson.
It's interesting when we see a policy that has largely been downgraded. Many parties can't even say "yes, we promise to try to reach the goals" when it is a minimum requirement to reach the EU's climate goals.
The WWF Climate Barometer is conducted by the opinion institute Verian, through an online survey from 9-16 December 2025. The results are weighted to reflect the population. 2,049 interviews were conducted.
50 percent are concerned about climate change, which is only surpassed by military conflicts and wars (67 percent).
65 percent believe that politicians and decision-makers should do more to limit climate change.
79 percent would buy more sustainable food if it were cheaper and 65 percent believe that the government should increase its efforts for more sustainable food consumption.
69 percent believe that strong nature conservation legislation in the EU is important.
58 percent believe that it is important for their party choice that the party's policies are in line with the EU's climate goals.
The Climate Barometer is WWF's annual survey of how Swedes think and feel about issues related to nature, climate and biodiversity.
