Public support for aviation emission policies in India and Norway: Cross-country comparison

We examine public support for four policy instruments to reduce aviation emissions in India and Norway, analysing the determinants of support and the effect of information provision. Support is significantly higher in India, with coercive policies being the least popular. Perceived policy effectiveness and belief in anthropogenic climate change are strong predictors of support, whereas socio-economic predictors are largely insignificant. Respondents overestimate aviation's CO2 emissions, with misperceptions affecting policy support. Providing factual information on aviation's global emissions reduces support for jet fuel tax but not for other policies. Information about emissions from frequent flyers does not affect support levels. Findings highlight the influence of public perceptions and beliefs on policy support and suggest that while targeted information can modify attitudes, additional strategies are needed to boost support for aviation climate policies. Policymakers should note the public's preference for proactive policies, indicating an opportunity to implement advanced, sustainable technologies.