Projects & Reports > Delawareans’ Opinions on Climate Change and Sea Level Rise
Attitudes, perceptions, and knowledge about climate change and sea level rise are rapidly
evolving. It is important for decision-makers, educators, and others to have locally based and up-to-date information on public attitudes and perceptions about climate change so that plans, projects, and decisions can be tailored for Delaware.
Recognizing the need to understand the public’s attitudes about climate change, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) Division of Climate, Coastal, & Energy commissioned a survey to gauge how Delawareans perceive climate change and sea level rise and how strongly they support implementing actions to reduce climate change and address sea level rise in Delaware. The latest survey was conducted in February of 2025. Surveys were also conducted in 2009, 2014 and 2019.
The 2025 Climate Perceptions Survey Report is available here. A summary of the report is available here.