TAKING A ROLE IN OUR WORLD:
* The world has reached a tipping point, where more people care about and want action to protect the planet than those who do not, according to a recent survey that revealed various social segments
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* Planetary stewards - Driven by a sense of urgency and responsibility towards nature, advocating for system change to address environmental challenges, food supply and energy security
* Concerned optimists - Characterised by their blend of high concern and optimism about the future, retaining trust in government and other institutions
* Steady progressives - Notable for their steady and moderate approach to environmental and other issues, they seek balanced solutions that address concerns
* Climate sceptics - Distinguished by their dismissal of environmental concerns and opposition to action on climate change
* The unengaged - Characterised by their lack of interest or engagement on social and environmental issues, focused on other worries
* The stewards, optimists and steady progressives accounted for 61 per cent of those polled, with climate sceptics at 13 per cent and the unengaged 26 per cent.
Source: Co-president of the Club of Rome and executive chair of Earth4All, Sandrine Dixson-Declève.
