Finally, on addressing the high energy prices, the Irish think that in the short term, the government should cap or regulate the prices of gas, oil and coal (34%, 43% among far-left sympathisers). They equally say that reducing energy-related taxes (33%) would help fight energy prices inflation.
EIB Vice-President Christian Kettel Thomsen stated: “Ahead of the COP27 climate conference, the results of the EIB 2022 Climate Survey show that the Irish believe that developing renewable energy should be the priority to fight the global energy and climate crisis. At the EIB we have been supporting innovative clean energy investments for many years, such as floating wind farms and more energy efficient social housing. We stand ready to use our full range of advisory and financial instruments to support Ireland in a just green energy transition that leaves no one behind.”
About the EIB Climate Survey
The European Investment Bank has launched the fifth edition of the EIB Climate Survey, a thorough assessment of how people feel about climate change. Conducted in partnership with market research firm BVA, the fifth edition of the EIB Climate Survey aims to inform the broader debate on attitudes and expectations in terms of climate action. More than 28 000 respondents participated in the survey in August 2022, with a representative panel of people aged 15 and above for each of the 30 countries polled.
About the European Investment Bank (EIB)
Since 2019, it has accelerated its transformation into a climate bank by committing to devoting at least 50% of its financing from 2025 to investments that contribute to the fight against climate change and the mitigation of its effects.
About BVA
BVA is an opinion research and consulting firm recognised as one of the most innovative market research firms in its sector. Specialised in behavioural marketing, BVA combines data science and social science to make data inspiring and bring it to life. BVA is also a member of the Worldwide Independent Network of Market Research (WIN), a global network of some of the world’s leading market research and survey players, with over 40 members.