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A large-scale field experiment tested whether a brief, interactive climate workshop could increase public support for climate action. The study found that this educational intervention successfully strengthened support for climate policies among participants. The research provides empirical evidence that targeted educational programs can serve as effective tools for building climate coalitions.
Why it matters
These findings suggest that structured, interactive climate education programs could be integrated into public outreach strategies to generate broader political and social support for climate legislation. Policymakers and advocacy organizations may use this evidence to justify investment in educational initiatives as a complement to direct climate policy efforts.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 20, May 2026. <br/>SignificanceEducation is widely used as a tool to build public support for climate action, yet little evidence exists about its effectiveness. We show in a large-scale field experiment that a brief, interactive climate workshop increases support for …
Source: Educational policies can strengthen climate coalitions