The Climate Action Survey by NCLS Research highlights that many Christians are not just concerned, but also that they are already taking action.
Results reveal that almost all survey participants reported undertaking some sort of consumer action to try and address climate change. Nine in ten respondents reported steps such as reducing energy use or installing solar, and seven in ten have engaged in civic actions like voting or advocacy.
Thanks go to Common Grace for their sponsorship of this research. The Climate Action Survey Report is now available for free download.
Many Australian Christians are deeply concerned about climate change and ready to take meaningful action, but need clear, practical pathways to do so.
That’s the key finding of a new national study released today by Common Grace and NCLS Research, alongside a renewed call for Christians to support a 25% levy on gas exports to ease cost-of-living pressures and invest in vital public services.
The Climate Action Survey of Australian Christians, conducted by NCLS Research for Common Grace, with more than 1,100 participants, provides a snapshot of how Christians in Australia understand and respond to climate change. The research explored beliefs and attitudes towards climate change, actions Christians are already taking, as well as the barriers that hold people back and the enablers that would help them take the next step.
The report notes that while the sample was not representative of the broader church - it disproportionately attracted highly educated Christians, largely from Protestant backgrounds - it still provides clear insights into the barriers and enablers shaping climate action.
Importantly, the research highlights that many Christians are not just concerned, but also that they are already taking action. Almost all survey participants reported undertaking some sort of consumer action to try and address climate change, such as reducing energy use or installing solar. The majority also engaged in civic actions like voting, advocacy, or talking with their family or friends about action on the climate.
“This research confirms what we’re seeing across the Church and in our movement as well - many Christians care deeply about God's creation and want to live out Jesus love in ways that ensure that their children, their communities and our global neighbours flourish, but they’re asking: what can I do, can I make a difference, and who else is alongside me in this?” said Gershon Nimbalker, National Director of Common Grace.
About the Climate Action Survey
NEW RESEARCH ON CHRISTIAN PARTICIPATION IN AND ATTITUDES TO CLIMATE ACTION
Common Grace is a movement of individuals, churches and communities pursuing Jesus and justice together for the flourishing of all people and all creation. This includes “Creation and Climate Justice”: caring for God’s beautiful creation, addressing climate change and ensuring the environment and generations to come flourish.
Common Grace engages with Christians on climate change and aims to increase their participation in and support for climate action, including climate solutions such as household electrification, small- and large-scale renewable energy, clean manufacturing and export, and the phase-down of fossil fuels.
Common Grace engaged NCLS Research to conduct a Climate Action Survey in late 2025 to build a research foundation to support this aim.
A body of previous research on climate change in relation to the Australian churches has focused more generally on climate-related attitudes and actions among churchgoers, church leaders and local churches, rather than on climate solutions specifically.
The survey consisted of approximately 40 questions covering the following topics:
- Demographics such as age, gender, education and church attendance
- Views about climate change
- Degree of support for various climate solutions
- Participants’ own actions to address climate change, barriers to action and enablers of action
- Views about actions by churches
For more information read the Report.
Climate Action Survey Research Report
This report presents findings from the Climate Action Survey of Australian Christians, which was conducted in October 2025. It examines views about climate action, actions that Christians and churches are taking, and barriers to and enablers of action.
This report was generously sponsored by Common Grace and is available as a free download.
Citation: Pepper, M. (2026). Climate Action Survey Research Report. Commissioned Research Report for Common Grace. Sydney: NCLS Research.
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