Moroccans are more likely to turn to international media and experts when trying to understand climate change, rather than relying on local sources, according to a study commissioned by the Global Methane Hub.
This sets Morocco apart from several other African countries where local media still plays the biggest role in sharing climate-related news.
The survey revealed that Moroccans put significantly more trust in foreign media outlets, scientists, and NGOs when it comes to getting reliable and accurate information about climate issues.
In countries like South Africa and Botswana, the opposite trend was observed, people there continue to rely heavily on local media and education systems for such information.
The survey covered various countries across Africa and the world, and the results showed that trusted information sources differ widely.
For example, Egyptians appeared to trust both local and international media equally, while also valuing universities and scientists.
South Africans had the most faith in their local media, and people in Botswana got their info from a mix of media and formal education.
One of the main goals of the survey was to measure how aware people are of climate change and to see how concerned they are about reducing methane emissions, one of the most powerful greenhouse gases.
Methane alone is responsible for about 30% of global warming since the industrial era began.
On a global level, most participants said they rely on local media for climate updates, but the numbers vary.
Over 20% of Americans admitted they don’t get any climate-related information at all.
Meanwhile, people in the UK and France showed more balance, getting their news from local media, scientists, and NGOs.
The findings call for better cooperation between media outlets, universities, and scientific organizations, both local and international.
Stronger collaboration could ensure that communities everywhere have access to clear and trustworthy information about climate change and how to fight it, especially when it comes to cutting methane emissions and protecting the planet’s future.
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