Data on modern climate and environmental changes in the northwestern region of Russia are compared with the public perception of such changes. The analysis reveals that unusual weather patterns and single extreme events have a deeper impact on the public perception than long-term periods of climate change. The majority of population consider climate and environmental changes locally, do not associate them with global drivers, and are not prepared to adaptation. The numerical climate perception index is developed to characterize the awareness of population about the climate change and preparedness to adaptation. The index can be used for improving the awareness of policymakers for regional climate adaptation.

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气候变化指标分析。第2部分。俄罗斯西北部

将俄罗斯西北地区有关现代气候和环境变化的数据与公众对此类变化的看法进行了比较。分析表明，与长期的气候变化相比，异常的天气模式和单一的极端事件对公众的认知影响更大。大多数人口在本地考虑气候和环境变化，不将其与全球驱动因素联系在一起，也不准备适应气候变化。开发数字气候感知指数是为了表征人们对气候变化和适应准备的认识。该指数可用于提高决策者对区域气候适应的认识。