QUESTIONNAIRE “Our daily lifestyle contribution to climate change”
Part of the project titled “Youth Awareness on pressing climate change and sustainability issues” funded by the Western Balkans Fund. The project is implemented by the Academy of European Integration and Negotiations (AIEN) and the partners Institute for Development Policy – INDEP and MSJA- Dr Martin Schneider-Jacoby Association.

The Questionnaire aims to:
-Gather information regarding the knowledge of the participants regarding sustainability and climate change and the lifestyle implications
-Educate citizens about each of the listed issues and the implications of each of those on climate change and sustainability.

To fulfill the educational goal of the questionnaire, further explanatory information is included on the bottom part on most of the questions. Please DO NOT read this information until you have answered the question.

This questionnaire IS NOT A TEST and is not meant to test the knowledge of the respondents but to gain an insight of how involved and informed are young people on the matters of Climate Change and Sustainability and to also contribute to enhanced awareness on  these matters. You are encouraged to respond to the best of your knowledge.

The questionnaire will  be open until 31st of July 2019.

This questionnaire will take approximately 7 Minutes to complete.

Prepared by Rodon Miraj
Expert of Energy Policy (Renewables, Efficiency and Climate)

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Where are you from? *
What city do you live in? *
How old are you? *
What is your level of education? *
What is/was the focus of your study ?
Clear selection
Are you currently employed? *
If yes, what is your field of employment?
Clear selection
2. GENERAL CLIMATE CHANGE KNOWLEDGE
 Did you hear about Climate Change during your studies?
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If yes, in what way?
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If your studies are/were focused on the Environment or Energy, did your study program  include a course on Climate Impacts in  the future?
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How much knowledge do you have about Climate Change and its effects.
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If you are currently employed, do you think your field of work will be effected by climate change?
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Is your employer aware of Climate Change?
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Is your country Vulnerable to Climate Change?
Clear selection
(Albania and Montenegro are especially vulnerable to Climate Change in the field of hydrology since they rely on Hydro Power Plants for energy. Kosovo does not have many hydro potential but possible drought and floods will be a problem nonetheless. Apart from these fields, all three countries are not immune to Climate Change effects on other fields like infrastructure, agriculture etc.)
Do you know what efforts your country is undertaking in regards to Climate Change?
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(Albania, Montenegro and Kosovo all have approved documents and legislation that address Climate Change, although implementation is limited)
Which one of the following is a policy document regarding or including Climate Change?
(The document that is directly related is NDC but all of them have an impact on Climate Change.
Nationally determined Contributions embody efforts by each country to reduce national emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change.)

Has the weather on your country in the recent years been the same as in the past?
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(The latest years all over the world have shown the most extreme temperatures in history have mostly all occurred in the last decade.)
Do you know the difference in between Adaptation and Mitigation of Climate Change?
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(Climate change adaptation helps individuals, communities, organisations and natural systems to deal with those consequences of climate change that cannot be avoided. It involves taking practical actions to manage risks from climate impacts, protect communities and strengthen the resilience of the economy. Adaptation can involve gradual transformation with many small steps over time, or major transformation with rapid change..
Mitigation means taking appropriate measures in order to emit less Green House Gasses for Climate Changes to not happen in the first place)

Which of the following Green House Gasses do you recognize?
(All of the above are GHGs with a direct effect on Climate Change. CO2 is the most significant GHG directly affected by anthropogenic (human)  activity, is the product of the oxidation of carbon in organic matter, either through combustion of carbon-based fuels or the decay of biomass.)
What sector in your country do you think contributes the most in Emissions of GHG and Climate Change?
How much do you think the following are/will be affected by climate change? (on a scale from 1 Low - 5 High) (If on Smartphone please scroll to the right to see all 5 parts of the scale) *
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Air Quality
Spreading Diseases
Sanitation
Migration
Security threats and Civil Unrest
Agriculture
Cost of food
Infrastructure
Taxes
Rivers
Forest Fires
Flooding
Power Supply (electricity, fuel, etc.)
Tourism
3. CROSS BORDER ISSUES
Do you think that neighboring countries are affected by Climate Change?
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(Every country all over the world is/will be affected by Climate Change.)
Do you think Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro depend on each other’s natural resources?
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(All three countries are dependent on each other’s resources)
Rate on a scale from 1 Low -5 High how much do you think the following factors are dependent on the activity of neighboring countries (Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro) (If on Smartphone please scroll to the right to see all 5 parts of the scale) *
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River Flow
Lakes
Air Quality
Waste Management
Security of Supply of Electricity
Tourism
Economic Development
How important is it for you that Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro undertake collective effort in Adapting and Mitigating Climate Change and addressing sustainability issues? (1 to 5 scale)
Not Important
Very Important
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Rate the following factors of how much do you think they are barriers to collaboration of Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro with each other. (1-not a barrier; 5- a big barrier) (If on Smartphone please scroll to the right to see all 5 parts of the scale) *
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Language
Economic means
Political will
Competition (tourism; agriculture, etc.)
Lack of Expertise
4. YOUR LIFESTYLE CHOICES RELATED TO CLIMATE CHANGE
4.1. SAVING ENERGY IN YOUR HOME
Depending on how electricity is produced in your country and on other forms of energy you use (wood, gas, oil) and on how you use them in your home, residential sector can be one of the biggest contributor to Climate Change.
Is your home Energy Efficient?
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Do you know what an Energy Audit is?
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(A simple home energy audit can show how much energy your home consumes and give you tips on changes that can make energy consumption more efficient. Most assessments help homeowners save between 5 to 30 percent on their energy bills, and audits can significantly reduce a home’s CARBON FOOTPRINT -- the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere as a result of the activities of a particular individual, organization, or community.).)
What kind of lights do you use in your home?
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(Quality LED lightbulbs can last 25 times longer, are more durable, and use at least 75 percent less energy than other bulbs.)
How do you heat up the water in your house?
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(Solar thermal panels use solar radiation to produce hot water, with minimum electricity consumption. The ideal choice for both you and the environment A solar heating system gives excellent energy performance. It can produce 70% to 90% of your hot water requirements, shaving a considerable amount off your bills.)
In your opinion/knowledge what should be the ideal temperature for your home?
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(The ideal temperature is 25° Celsius for all seasons. Any deviation by as little as 2-5°C will result in 10-15% of energy savings or spending.)
Are your appliances (refrigerator; washing machine; dishwasher; air conditioner; etc.) energy efficient?
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( The energy efficiency of the appliance is rated in terms of a set of energy efficiency classes from A to G on the label, A being the most energy efficient, G the least efficient. The labels also give other useful information to the customer as they choose between various models.)
Have you ever considered putting electric solar panels on your roof?
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Electric solar panels have gotten very cheap in the last few years and have a payback period of about  5-7 years. This makes them a good and reliable way to reduce your energy bill and dependency on the grid. Also it reduces pollution from producing electricity by coal or oil.
4.2. TRANSPORT ENERGY SAVING
Transportation is often the largest source of carbon emissions in many countries. The personal automobile is the single greatest polluter because emissions from millions of vehicles on the road add up. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions, individuals can use cleaner modes of transportation to get around, from public transit to biking and walking.
Do you own a car?
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(Sharing a car with the family or with friends and doing trips with passengers is much more energy efficiency and economical than each person owning a separate car)
If Yes, what kind of car?
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(Electric cars emit 50% less greenhouse gas than diesel, study finds. Electric cars emit significantly less greenhouse gases over their lifetimes than diesel engines even when they are powered by the most carbon intensive energy)
How often do you use your car?
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What of the following methods do you use to  save fuel and as a result emit less CO2?
(All of the above are fuel saving measures. Some studies found that aggressive driving can result in 40 percent more fuel consumption than consistent, calm driving. Regular maintenance and tire inflation can reduce by 4% fuel consumption)
How often do you use public transport?
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(By moving more people with fewer vehicles, public transportation can reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Heavy rail transit such as subways and metros produce on average 76% lower greenhouse gas emissions per passenger mile than an average single-occupancy vehicle (cars). Light rail systems produce 62% less and bus transit produces 33% less)
How often do you choose to ride a bike or walk to your destination?
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(According to studies,  shifting more urban trips to bicycling, and cutting car use accordingly, could reduce urban transportation CO2 emissions by 50 percent worldwide by 2050. That seems especially feasible when you consider that half of all urban trips are a bikeable six miles or less.)
If your destination is at maximum 3 kilometer away, how do you get there?
(Most destinations up to 3 kilometers are walkable in around 30 minutes. You would save money, emit less CO2 and get a good daily workout if you choose to walk.)
4.3 EFFORTS ON A COMMUNITY LEVEL
Are your friends and family aware on the issues of Climate Change and its effects?
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How often do you shop for locally grown food?
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(It’s simple, straightforward, and an easy addition to your routine that supports local businesses, provides community jobs, and reduces transportation costs and carbon emissions.)
Have you ever planted a tree?
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(Planting trees and vegetation in general improves storm water management, lower temperatures and absorb carbon dioxide from the air)
In your opinion, does your city have enough parks, trees and vegetation?
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Do you separate recyclable materials from organic ones?
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(Reusing and recycling are the most environmentally friendly actions you can do to reduce waste. Composting of organic waste and using it as fertilizer is also very helpful in reducing waste that goes into landfills.)
How many times a week do you eat meat?
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(Meat production is very resource intensive and it emits a huge amount of GHGs. Deforestation to make way for livestock, along with methane emissions from cows and fertilizer use, creates as much greenhouse gas emissions as all the world’s cars, trucks and airplanes.)
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