350.org Climate Activism Survey Trends (2021-2026)
Longitudinal survey of 350.org supporters across 13 rounds tracking campaign priorities, grassroots engagement, and activism methods from 2021 to 2026.
| # | Please do not edit this sheet. Do not rename columns | or shift/change fields or tabs. Round 1 (2103) Round 2 (2106) Round 3 (2109) Round 4 (2112) Round 5 (2203) Round 6 (2206) Round 7 (2209) Round 8 (2303) Round 9 (2309) Round 10 (2403) Round 11 (2409) Round 12 (2503) Round 13 (2603) |
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| 1 | Campaigns that respond to the greatest climate threats | wherever they may be in the world. 1275 71% 70% 76% 79% 79% 77.15% 78% 76.88% 75% 71% 72% |
| 2 | Campaigns that may not have a direct impact on me | but have an impact on my country. 1252 13% 13% 13% 11% 12% 12.06% 11% 14.41% 14% 18% 17% |
| 3 | Keep it in the Ground (KIITG) (keeping fossil fuels in the ground | opposing extraction projects and pipelines.) 60% 58% 55% 56% 58% 57% 56% 55% 61.38% 61% 60% 56% 58% |
| 4 | When I am able to | I make donations. 38% 38% 34% 38% 38% 37% 34% 37% 39.82% 40% 38% 39% 38% |
| 5 | I am a member of a local group | or local partner organization. 18% 15% 14% 15% 13% 12% 13% 13% 11.15% 12% 14% 12% 9% |
| 6 | I am an organizer/leader of a local group | or local partner organization. 7% 7% 8% 6% 5% 6% 6% 6% 4.6% 4% 5% 4% 4% |
| 7 | Sharing online petitions | videos or other climate justice related content. 57% 56% 54% 51% 52% 54% 57% 52% 50.7% 52% 50% 52% 55% |
| 8 | Lobbying local officials on climate legislation | resolutions or regulation. 47% 41% 41% 40% 39% 39% 38% 38% 38.12% 39% 37% 35% 38% |
| 9 | Q9. How can 350.org help you grow the climate movement? What training | guidance or resources do you need from us? Select all that apply. |
| 10 | Content | stories and easy actions to share on social media. 38% 43% 43% 37% 40% 39% 42% 39% 36.16% 35% 36% 38% 36% |
| 11 | Training | coaching & how-to guides that I can use in my own activism. 23% 23% 27% 21% 20% 18% 23% 21% 15.65% 14% 15% 15% 14% |
| 12 | Q12: To what extent do you agree with the following statement: Fossil fuels make life more expensive and less safe | and clean energy is a better alternative. |
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350.org Climate Activism Survey Trends (2021-2026) — Analysis
Current Engagement Snapshot (Mar 2026)
Campaign Focus: Global vs. National
Online and Financial Engagement Holds Steady
Grassroots Engagement Is Declining
Key Findings
- Local group membership fell 50% from 18% (Mar 2021) to 9% (Mar 2026), the steepest decline of any metric
- Training and coaching demand dropped 39% (23% → 14%), suggesting fewer activists seeking to build organizing skills
- Lobbying local officials declined 19% (47% → 38%), while petition sharing held steady near 52-55%
- National-focus campaigning rose from 13% to 18% (R10), a potential shift from global to domestic priorities
- Keep It in the Ground support remained resilient at 55-61% across all 13 rounds despite declining grassroots participation
Change in Engagement (Round 1 → Round 13)
Latest Survey Snapshot (Round 13, March 2026)
Stable Activity Levels
Declining Grassroots Engagement
Key Findings
- Local group membership fell from 18% to 9% — the steepest decline of any metric tracked across all 13 rounds
- Organizer/leader roles dropped from 7% to 4%, suggesting the pipeline from member to leader is drying up
- Lobbying local officials declined steadily from 47% to 38%, a 9 percentage point drop
- Training demand fell from 23% to 14%, potentially reflecting disengagement from hands-on activism
- Online content sharing (50-57%) and donations (~38%) remained remarkably stable, indicating supporters are shifting to lower-effort engagement