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Green Growth, Green Development and Climate Change Perceptions: Evidence from a Greek Region

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  • Christos Karelakis

    (Department of Agricultural Development, Democritus University of Thrace, 68200 Orestiada, Greece)

  • Zacharias Papanikolaou

    (Department of Agricultural Development, Democritus University of Thrace, 68200 Orestiada, Greece)

  • Christina Keramopoulou

    (Department of Business Administration, University of Thessaly, 41100 Larissa, Greece)

  • George Theodossiou

    (Department of Business Administration, University of Thessaly, 41100 Larissa, Greece)

Abstract

Climate change is one of the biggest challenges the planet confronts today and is predicted to continue to face in the future. It is one of the greatest threats to humanity, seriously affecting human health, the natural environment, and security. This research aims to investigate the factors related to the perception of Greek citizens regarding climate change and green development and the obstacles that exist in Greece in the transition to enhanced green growth. For this reason, four cases related to communication and education, energy, actions to protect the environment, and each one’s responsibility were investigated. Data were collected through a survey (structured questionnaire) of 745 respondents in the regional unit of the Greek city of Larissa with an overall response rate of 69% and analyzed through a combination of factor and path analysis. The results show that communication, actions related to environmental protection, and energy-saving actions are the ones that have significant associations with the goal of green development.

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  • Christos Karelakis & Zacharias Papanikolaou & Christina Keramopoulou & George Theodossiou, 2024. "Green Growth, Green Development and Climate Change Perceptions: Evidence from a Greek Region," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 14(8), pages 1-17, July.
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