The perception of climate change as a major threat that requires action has increased since AR5, reflecting both the growth of information about climate change and the processing of that information . Global social movements play an important role in raising public awareness of climate urgency . Climate change concern plays an important role in decision-making outcomes which entail public participation . Nonetheless, public risk perception varies sharply on spatial and temporal scales, reflecting environmental changes, social influences , economic capacities  and culture , as well as individual characteristics . The importance of values and norms is demonstrated by recent research which highlights how intrinsic motivation   and extrinsic social motivation   can drive action.
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Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability
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