Perception of climate risks in the Netherlands
Single Wave Study
General Information
Title
Perception of climate risks in the Netherlands
Project Number
421
Abstract
The questionnaire is about the perception of climate risks in the Netherlands.
Longitudinal Type
Single Wave Study
Begin date
07-04-2025
End date
04-05-2025
Topics
Researcher
Frank van Gaalen (Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL)); Jarry Porsius (Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL)); Astrid Martens (Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL))
Publisher
Centerdata
Copyright
© 2026 Centerdata
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57990/3kg0-mq07
Funding Organization
ODISSEI,
OCW (Domeinplan SSH),
Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL)
Datasets and documentation
View Documentation
Codebook in English
Codebook in Dutch
Data Files
English SPSS file
English STATA file
English CSV file
Variables
| Variable name | Variable Label |
|---|---|
| nomem_encr | Number of the household member encrypted |
| eae25a_m | Year and month of the field work period |
| eae25a001 | Random variable: In which question (eae25a101 or eae25a102) were Scenario 1 and Scenario 2 shown? |
| eae25a002 | Permutation variable: Which statement was shown in row 1 for the questions eae25a036 - eae25a040? |
| eae25a003 | Permutation variable: Which statement was shown in row 2 for the questions eae25a036 - eae25a040? |
| eae25a004 | Permutation variable: Which statement was shown in row 3 for the questions eae25a036 - eae25a040? |
| eae25a005 | Permutation variable: Which statement was shown in row 4 for the questions eae25a036 - eae25a040? |
| eae25a006 | Permutation variable: Which statement was shown in row 5 for the questions eae25a036 - eae25a040? |
| eae25a007 | Permutation variable: Which statement was shown in row 1 for the questions eae25a054 - eae25a065 and eae25a077 - eae25a088? |
| eae25a008 | Permutation variable: Which statement was shown in row 2 for the questions eae25a054 - eae25a065 and eae25a077 - eae25a088? |
| eae25a009 | Permutation variable: Which statement was shown in row 3 for the questions eae25a054 - eae25a065 and eae25a077 - eae25a088? |
| eae25a010 | Permutation variable: Which statement was shown in row 4 for the questions eae25a054 - eae25a065 and eae25a077 - eae25a088? |
| eae25a011 | Permutation variable: Which statement was shown in row 5 for the questions eae25a054 - eae25a065 and eae25a077 - eae25a088? |
| eae25a012 | Permutation variable: Which statement was shown in row 6 for the questions eae25a054 - eae25a065 and eae25a077 - eae25a088? |
| eae25a013 | Permutation variable: Which statement was shown in row 7 for the questions eae25a054 - eae25a065 and eae25a077 - eae25a088? |
| eae25a014 | Permutation variable: Which statement was shown in row 8 for the questions eae25a054 - eae25a065 and eae25a077 - eae25a088? |
| eae25a015 | Permutation variable: Which statement was shown in row 9 for the questions eae25a054 - eae25a065 and eae25a077 - eae25a088? |
| eae25a016 | Permutation variable: Which statement was shown in row 10 for the questions eae25a054 - eae25a065 and eae25a077 - eae25a088? |
| eae25a017 | Permutation variable: Which statement was shown in row 11 for the questions eae25a054 - eae25a065 and eae25a077 - eae25a088? |
| eae25a018 | Permutation variable: Which statement was shown in row 12 for the questions eae25a054 - eae25a065 and eae25a077 - eae25a088? |
| eae25a019 | Permutation variable: Which statement was shown in row 1 for the questions eae25a066 - eae25a076 and eae25a089 - eae25a099? |
| eae25a020 | Permutation variable: Which statement was shown in row 2 for the questions eae25a066 - eae25a076 and eae25a089 - eae25a099? |
| eae25a021 | Permutation variable: Which statement was shown in row 3 for the questions eae25a066 - eae25a076 and eae25a089 - eae25a099? |
| eae25a022 | Permutation variable: Which statement was shown in row 4 for the questions eae25a066 - eae25a076 and eae25a089 - eae25a099? |
| eae25a023 | Permutation variable: Which statement was shown in row 5 for the questions eae25a066 - eae25a076 and eae25a089 - eae25a099? |
| eae25a024 | Permutation variable: Which statement was shown in row 6 for the questions eae25a066 - eae25a076 and eae25a089 - eae25a099? |
| eae25a025 | Permutation variable: Which statement was shown in row 7 for the questions eae25a066 - eae25a076 and eae25a089 - eae25a099? |
| eae25a026 | Permutation variable: Which statement was shown in row 8 for the questions eae25a066 - eae25a076 and eae25a089 - eae25a099? |
| eae25a027 | Permutation variable: Which statement was shown in row 9 for the questions eae25a066 - eae25a076 and eae25a089 - eae25a099? |
| eae25a028 | Permutation variable: Which statement was shown in row 10 for the questions eae25a066 - eae25a076 and eae25a089 - eae25a099? |
| eae25a029 | Permutation variable: Which statement was shown in row 11 for the questions eae25a066 - eae25a076 and eae25a089 - eae25a099? |
| eae25a030 | Permutation variable: Which statement was shown in row 1 for the questions eae25a103 – eae25a108? |
| eae25a031 | Permutation variable: Which statement was shown in row 2 for the questions eae25a103 – eae25a108? |
| eae25a032 | Permutation variable: Which statement was shown in row 3 for the questions eae25a103 – eae25a108? |
| eae25a033 | Permutation variable: Which statement was shown in row 4 for the questions eae25a103 – eae25a108? |
| eae25a034 | Permutation variable: Which statement was shown in row 5 for the questions eae25a103 – eae25a108? |
| eae25a035 | Permutation variable: Which statement was shown in row 6 for the questions eae25a103 – eae25a108? |
| eae25a036 | I believe that climate change is real. |
| eae25a037 | The main causes of climate change are human activities. |
| eae25a038 | Climate change will bring about serious negative consequences. |
| eae25a039 | My local area will be influenced by climate change. |
| eae25a040 | It will be a long time before the consequences of climate change are felt. |
| eae25a041 | How big or small do you estimate the risk of climate change to be for each of the following groups? You and your family |
| eae25a042 | How big or small do you estimate the risk of climate change to be for each of the following groups? The Netherlands as a whole |
| eae25a043 | How big or small do you estimate the risk of climate change to be for each of the following groups? People in developing countries |
| eae25a044 | To what extent do you worry about the effects of climate change for yourself? |
| eae25a045 | When do you think the Netherlands will start to feel the effects of climate change? |
| eae25a046 | How likely or unlikely do you think it is that the following will happen more frequently in the Netherlands? Hot summers |
| eae25a047 | How likely or unlikely do you think it is that the following will happen more frequently in the Netherlands? Dry summers |
| eae25a048 | How likely or unlikely do you think it is that the following will happen more frequently in the Netherlands? Severe rain or hail storms |
| eae25a049 | How likely or unlikely do you think it is that the following will happen more frequently in the Netherlands? A higher sea level |
| eae25a050 | How bothered would you be if the following were to happen more frequently in the Netherlands in 2050? Hot summers |
| eae25a051 | How bothered would you be if the following were to happen more frequently in the Netherlands in 2050? Dry summers |
| eae25a052 | How bothered would you be if the following were to happen more frequently in the Netherlands in 2050? Severe rain or hail storms |
| eae25a053 | How bothered would you be if the following were to happen more frequently in the Netherlands in 2050? A higher sea level |
| eae25a054 | How bothered would you be if the following were to happen more frequently in the Netherlands? If drinking water becomes more expensive as a result of heat and drought. |
| eae25a055 | How bothered would you be if the following were to happen more frequently in the Netherlands? If people, buildings or nature are affected by sea or river flooding. |
| eae25a056 | How bothered would you be if the following were to happen more frequently in the Netherlands? If house prices drop due to the increasing chance of flooding. |
| eae25a057 | How bothered would you be if the following were to happen more frequently in the Netherlands? If there are fewer locations fit to build houses due to the rising sea level. |
| eae25a058 | How bothered would you be if the following were to happen more frequently in the Netherlands? If people, buildings or nature are affected by water nuisance following extreme rainfall. |
| eae25a059 | How bothered would you be if the following were to happen more frequently in the Netherlands? If we face longer traveling times on the road or by rail as a consequence of extreme weather (heat waves, extreme rainfall). |
| eae25a060 | How bothered would you be if the following were to happen more frequently in the Netherlands? If food becomes more expensive due to failed harvests as a consequence of extreme weather (drought, extreme rainfall). |
| eae25a061 | How bothered would you be if the following were to happen more frequently in the Netherlands? If the foundations of buildings are damaged due to drought. |
| eae25a062 | How bothered would you be if the following were to happen more frequently in the Netherlands? If ships can carry less cargo and cannot reach certain locations due to drought. |
| eae25a063 | How bothered would you be if the following were to happen more frequently in the Netherlands? If plants and animals struggle to survive due to drought and flooding. |
| eae25a064 | How bothered would you be if the following were to happen more frequently in the Netherlands? If people, buildings or nature are affected by wild fires due to heat and drought. |
| eae25a065 | How bothered would you be if the following were to happen more frequently in the Netherlands? If archeological finds are lost due to drought. |
| eae25a066 | How bothered would you be if the following were to happen more frequently in the Netherlands? If historical buildings and landscapes are lost due to drought or a rising sea level. |
| eae25a067 | How bothered would you be if the following were to happen more frequently in the Netherlands? If people are affected by diseases and allergies as a result of increasing temperatures. |
| eae25a068 | How bothered would you be if the following were to happen more frequently in the Netherlands? If people die due to heatwaves. |
| eae25a069 | How bothered would you be if the following were to happen more frequently in the Netherlands? If people develop psychological issues as a result of natural disasters caused by climate change. |
| eae25a070 | How bothered would you be if the following were to happen more frequently in the Netherlands? If people are weighed down by concerns about the effects of climate change. |
| eae25a071 | How bothered would you be if the following were to happen more frequently in the Netherlands? If people sleep poorly and feel uncomfortable because of extreme heat. |
| eae25a072 | How bothered would you be if the following were to happen more frequently in the Netherlands? If traditional holiday destinations become less attractive because of extreme weather (high temperatures, extreme rainfall). |
| eae25a073 | How bothered would you be if the following were to happen more frequently in the Netherlands? If more people emigrate to the Netherlands due to the effects of climate change in their own country. |
| eae25a074 | How bothered would you be if the following were to happen more frequently in the Netherlands? If tensions arise between groups of people in society due to different opinions about climate change and measures. |
| eae25a075 | How bothered would you be if the following were to happen more frequently in the Netherlands? If plants and animals (e.g. rats) become a nuisance due to rising temperatures or water nuisance. |
| eae25a076 | How bothered would you be if the following were to happen more frequently in the Netherlands? If the country lapses into chaos due to the effects of climate change. |
| eae25a077 | How likely or unlikely do you think it is that the following will happen more frequently in the Netherlands in 2050? That drinking water becomes more expensive as a result of heat and drought. |
| eae25a078 | How likely or unlikely do you think it is that the following will happen more frequently in the Netherlands in 2050? That people, buildings or nature are affected by sea or river flooding. |
| eae25a079 | How likely or unlikely do you think it is that the following will happen more frequently in the Netherlands in 2050? That house prices drop due to the increasing chance of flooding. |
| eae25a080 | How likely or unlikely do you think it is that the following will happen more frequently in the Netherlands in 2050? That there are fewer locations fit to build houses due to the rising sea level. |
| eae25a081 | How likely or unlikely do you think it is that the following will happen more frequently in the Netherlands in 2050? That people, buildings or nature are affected by water nuisance following extreme rainfall. |
| eae25a082 | How likely or unlikely do you think it is that the following will happen more frequently in the Netherlands in 2050? That we face longer traveling times on the road or by rail as a consequence of extreme weather (heat waves, extreme rainfall). |
| eae25a083 | How likely or unlikely do you think it is that the following will happen more frequently in the Netherlands in 2050? That food becomes more expensive due to failed harvests as a consequence of extreme weather (drought, extreme rainfall). |
| eae25a084 | How likely or unlikely do you think it is that the following will happen more frequently in the Netherlands in 2050? That the foundations of buildings are damaged due to drought. |
| eae25a085 | How likely or unlikely do you think it is that the following will happen more frequently in the Netherlands in 2050? That ships can carry less cargo and cannot reach certain locations due to drought. |
| eae25a086 | How likely or unlikely do you think it is that the following will happen more frequently in the Netherlands in 2050? That plants and animals struggle to survive due to drought and flooding. |
| eae25a087 | How likely or unlikely do you think it is that the following will happen more frequently in the Netherlands in 2050? That people, buildings or nature are affected by wild fires due to heat and drought. |
| eae25a088 | How likely or unlikely do you think it is that the following will happen more frequently in the Netherlands in 2050? That archeological finds are lost due to drought. |
| eae25a089 | How likely or unlikely do you think it is that the following will happen more frequently in the Netherlands in 2050? That historical buildings and landscapes are lost due to drought or a rising sea level. |
| eae25a090 | How likely or unlikely do you think it is that the following will happen more frequently in the Netherlands in 2050? That people are affected by diseases and allergies as a result of increasing temperatures. |
| eae25a091 | How likely or unlikely do you think it is that the following will happen more frequently in the Netherlands in 2050? That people die due to heatwaves. |
| eae25a092 | How likely or unlikely do you think it is that the following will happen more frequently in the Netherlands in 2050? That people develop psychological issues as a result of natural disasters caused by climate change. |
| eae25a093 | How likely or unlikely do you think it is that the following will happen more frequently in the Netherlands in 2050? That people are weighed down by concerns about the effects of climate change. |
| eae25a094 | How likely or unlikely do you think it is that the following will happen more frequently in the Netherlands in 2050? That people sleep poorly and feel uncomfortable because of extreme heat. |
| eae25a095 | How likely or unlikely do you think it is that the following will happen more frequently in the Netherlands in 2050? That traditional holiday destinations become less attractive because of extreme weather (high temperatures, extreme rainfall). |
| eae25a096 | How likely or unlikely do you think it is that the following will happen more frequently in the Netherlands in 2050? That more people emigrate to the Netherlands due to the effects of climate change in their own country. |
| eae25a097 | How likely or unlikely do you think it is that the following will happen more frequently in the Netherlands in 2050? That tensions arise between groups of people in society due to different opinions about climate change and measures. |
| eae25a098 | How likely or unlikely do you think it is that the following will happen more frequently in the Netherlands in 2050? That plants and animals (e.g. rats) become a nuisance due to rising temperatures or water nuisance. |
| eae25a099 | How likely or unlikely do you think it is that the following will happen more frequently in the Netherlands in 2050? That the country lapses into chaos due to the effects of climate change. |
| eae25a100 | What do you think the Dutch government should do in response to climate change and the possible consequences for the Netherlands? The Dutch government should focus… |
| eae25a101 | [Scenario 1] How acceptable would you find it if the government takes these decisions? Please think about what would be in everyone’s best interest. |
| eae25a102 | [Scenario 2] How acceptable would you find it if the government takes these decisions? Please think about what would be in everyone’s best interest. |
| eae25a103 | The government should spend more money on the best possible preparations for the changing climate. |
| eae25a104 | Sometimes we just need to accept the damage caused by climate change. |
| eae25a105 | In my opinion, measures to counter the effects of climate change should not be too drastic. |
| eae25a106 | I believe that, if necessary, the government may compel Dutch citizens to relocate elsewhere to be better protected against the effects of climate change. |
| eae25a107 | I find it acceptable for the risk of damage in the Netherlands to increase in the future. |
| eae25a108 | I feel that the Netherlands must ensure that future generations are not exposed to more risks than we are at present. |
| eae25a109 | Was it difficult to answer the questions? |
| eae25a110 | Were the questions sufficiently clear? |
| eae25a111 | Did the questionnaire get you thinking about things? |
| eae25a112 | Was it an interesting subject? |
| eae25a113 | Did you enjoy answering the questions? |
| eae25a114 | Starting date questionnaire |
| eae25a115 | Starting time questionnaire |
| eae25a116 | End date questionnaire |
| eae25a117 | End time questionnaire |
| eae25a118 | Duration in seconds |
Response Information
Response Overview
Selected number of household members: 2,956 (100.0%)Non-response: 928 (31.4%)
Response: 2,028 (68.6%)
Complete: 1,995 (67.5%)
Incomplete: 33 (1.1%)
Collection Events
Period
07-04-2025 to 04-05-2025
Sample
Panel members aged 16 years or older, taking into account the distribution of gender, age and education (as similar as possible to the data known to CBS).
Collection Mode
Internet Survey
Fieldwork Note
A reminder was sent twice to non-responders.