Nature Protection Scorecard

Public opinion – level of government action

Public perception of whether the government is doing enough, too much, or the right amount to protect the environment.

Public Body Scottish Government

Policy Area Overall performance

Opinion polling shows that people in Scotland are most likely to think that the Scottish Government is not doing enough to protect the environment. Around half of people think the government is not doing enough (49%), around a third believe the government is doing the right amount (32%), and only 5% believe the Scottish Government is doing too much. 

 

Source: Polling conducted by Survation, commissioned by Scottish Environment LINK. 

Poll was conducted between 5th August –10th August 2026 with a sample size of 1007. 

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