Nature Communications (Oct 2022)

Improving public support for climate action through multilateralism

  • Michael M. Bechtel,
  • Kenneth F. Scheve,
  • Elisabeth van Lieshout

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-022-33830-8
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 13, no. 1
pp. 1 – 9

Abstract

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A new study reports survey-experimental results suggesting that multilateral approaches to climate action increase domestic carbon tax approval. The appeal of multilateralism reflects improved sustainability beliefs about effectiveness, fairness, and reciprocity.