From Awareness to Action: Canadians on Climate Change and Education
Results from a National Survey
Survey Results
Overview
From Awareness to Action: Canadians on Climate Change and Education
This third national survey from Learning for a Sustainable Future (LSF) tracks how Canadians’ views on climate change and education have evolved since 2019 and 2022. The 2025 report highlights shifting public attitudes, current classroom practices, and growing calls for deeper climate learning across Canada.
Survey Highlights
National Reach: Input from 4,228 Canadians, including students, educators, parents, and the general public from every province and a subset of the Territories
Trends Over Time: Comparative insights from 2019, 2022, and 2025
New in 2025: Expanded focus on student expectations, teacher needs, and concerns around misinformation.
From Awareness to Action: This summary identifies how schools and educational systems can work to drive more meaningful climate action.
Sneak Peak
Executive Summary
From Awareness to Action: Canadians on Climate Change and Education is the third national survey conducted by Learning for a Sustainable Future (LSF). Building on data from 2019 and 2022, the 2025 edition tracks how Canadians’ views and expectations around climate change and education are shifting. This executive summary highlights key national findings. This report moves beyond measuring awareness. It offers insight into what’s currently happening in classrooms and identifies key areas where schools can deepen their climate education efforts and empower meaningful action.
Full Report
From Awareness to Action: Canadians on Climate Change and Education is the third national survey from Learning for a Sustainable Future (LSF), building on findings from 2019 and 2022 to track shifts in public attitudes and climate education across Canada in 2025.
This report reflects the views of 4,228 Canadians, including students, educators, parents, and the general public from every province and a subset of the Territories, offering a broad and inclusive perspective on climate change education.
Regional Reports
Manitoba
Ontario
Alberta
Atlantic Region
British Columbia
Saskatchewan
Quebec
On April 19th LSF met with 32 students from 9 provinces across Canada to share the survey results and discuss steps to mobilize action.
Students were given the opportunity to share what they’re currently doing to address climate change and to reflect on their experiences with climate change education in and out of school. They then brainstormed what other sectors can do to support youth in fighting climate change and made their own pledges to take climate action!
The results from this session, along with student-specific survey results can be accessed below:
Past Survey Results
If you have any questions about the survey please contact:
Jenn Stevens
Director of Learning, Research & Programs
Learning for a Sustainable Future
cc-survey@LSF-LST.ca
1-877-250-8202
