Level of Interest in Adopting Sustainable Practices and Climate Change Issues Among Germans 2025

Germany, often seen as a pioneer in green policy, reveals a more divided reality at the individual level. 23.4% of respondents say they are “very interested” in sustainability and climate change, surprisingly low for a country that led the Energiewende and shut down its last nuclear plant in 2023. A larger share (36.6%) remain “somewhat interested,” suggesting passive alignment rather than strong commitment. Meanwhile, 22.2% declare no interest at all, and another 17.8% are only mildly engaged. This fragmentation comes at a time when Germany faces mounting climate pressure, from floods in the Rhineland to fierce debates over heat pump mandates. Despite ambitious national targets, the public's climate mindset appears cautious, even fatigued. Interest exists, but intensity is lacking, raising questions about how policy ambition can survive without widespread citizen buy-in.

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