Energy Research & Social Science· 2022Q1
A historical turning point? Early evidence on how the Russia-Ukraine war changes public support for clean energy policies
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Short summary
Early evidence from Switzerland shows the Russia-Ukraine war significantly increased public support for clean energy policies across the political spectrum, though translating this into policy action remains a challenge.
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Key points
- The Russia-Ukraine war has demonstrably increased public support for clean energy policies in Switzerland.
- Support for both fossil fuel phase-out and clean energy phase-in policies saw significant gains.
- This increased support spans across a broad range of the political spectrum.
- Translating this surge in public opinion into tangible policy action is identified as a key challenge.
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Abstract
Given the importance of oil and gas from Russia for many European countries, the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces in 2022 could be a turning point for energy policy in Europe. A framing in line with the clean-energy transition, however, is not a given. Here, we present early evidence on how the war has changed public policy support for policies aiming at the phase-out of fossil fuels, and for policies supporting the phase-in of clean energy alternatives. Using a population survey in Switzerland, we evaluate the changing support for different policy proposals with varying information treatments. Overall, we find strong support for clean energy policies across much of the political spectrum. Nevertheless, an interpretation of the war's ramifications in line with strengthened climate policy is by no means a given, and public support needs to be translated into policy action.
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