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Research on public support for climate policy instruments must broaden its scope

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The transition to net-zero emissions will be contested and could lead to political polarization and social unrest. To contribute to a transition that is accepted as legitimate while remaining effective, research on public support must evolve rapidly along several dimensions.

New and more stringent climate policies need to be introduced at an accelerated pace if the world is to meet the temperature goal of the Paris Agreement. As policies expand in scope and stringency, more industries and more people will be directly affected, and to a stronger degree. Stringent climate policies will be contested. The ability to design policies that minimize political and social conflicts while remaining effective is therefore crucial for realizing timely transitions to net-zero emissions.

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Kallbekken, S. Research on public support for climate policy instruments must broaden its scope. Nat. Clim. Chang. 13, 206–208 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41558-022-01593-1

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