The Our Changing Climate - Community Survey 2025 was undertaken between 14 November and 8 December 2025, with 509 people taking part.
The survey looked at how people around the region perceive climate-related change, their level of concern, and what encourages or discourages them to act.
Broadly speaking the findings reflected results in a similar survey in 2023, indicating that more than 60% of people in the region were concerned about climate issues.
The key findings will be a useful gauge of where people are at around the challenges and opportunities of a changing climate.
Work towards a regional climate action plan is a focus for the Regional Climate Chance Working Group (RCCWG) this year.
The RCCWG consists of Environment Southland, Southland District Council, Gore District Council, Invercargill City Council and Te Ao Mārama.
