Angolans look to government, one another for action on the environment

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Angolans look to government,
one another for action on the environment

Three-fourths (75%) of Angolans say pollution is a serious problem in their community, including 53% who say it is "very serious."

WHAT ANGOLANS THINK

Angolans look to government,
one another for action on the environment

Angola is blessed with abundant natural resources, including oil, diamonds, and vast amounts of arable land. At the same time, Angola confronts a troubling array of environmental challenges, among them deforestation, soil erosion, poor water quality, pollution from mining and oil production, and the impacts of climate change. This dispatch reports on a special survey module included in the Afrobarometer Round 9 questionnaire to explore Angolans' experiences and perceptions of pollution, environmental governance, and natural resource extraction. Findings show that Angolans see environmental pollution as a major problem in their communities, especially in urban areas. Most want the government to do more to address pollution and protect the environment, though not at the cost of jobs.