A global survey by Greenpeace and Oxfam has found strong support in Asia for taxing fossil fuel companies and the super-rich to help communities recover from climate-related disasters.
The study, conducted in 13 countries including India and the Philippines, reflects a growing demand for governments to hold polluting industries financially accountable.
The survey, conducted from May 9 to 28, 2025, involved about 1,200 respondents per country using computer-assisted web interviews.
It revealed that large majorities across all countries favor imposing taxes on oil, gas, and coal corporations for the environmental damages they cause.
The findings also showed broad support for governments to increase spending on communities most affected by climate change.
In Asia, the results point to a shared frustration with government inaction. In the Philippines and India, respondents expressed a strong belief that their governments have not done enough to curb the power of fossil fuel companies and wealthy elites.
Similar views were observed in other surveyed nations, reinforcing a global perception that climate policies remain insufficient to address the scale of the crisis.
The study further found that people across Asia are more likely to support political leaders who commit to limiting the influence of polluting industries.
This trend indicates potential implications for climate policy debates in countries where public pressure for environmental accountability is mounting.
Greenpeace and Oxfam said the survey underscores an urgent need for redistributive measures that would require polluters and the super-rich to contribute to climate damage recovery.
Public support for such policies reflects the growing demand for climate accountability, particularly in regions like Asia where communities face significant climate-related risks.
