Dataset DOI: 10.5061/dryad.t1g1jwtg1

Description of the data and file structure

This dataset contains responses from a national survey of 1,123 participants conducted recently in Greece during a 12-month period. The questionnaire was administered online using Google Forms. Participants were recruited through multiple channels, including social media, institutional distribution, and open public calls. Sampling guidance from the Hellenic Statistical Authority was used to ensure representativeness across regions, age groups, and other demographic factors.

This nationwide dataset enables a robust assessment of the adaptive capacity based on four key dimensions: (a) awareness of climate-related risks, (b) real-life experiences of extreme climatic events (i.e., wildfires, floods, droughts), (c) readiness to adopt more sustainable practices, and (d) evaluative perspectives on grassroots-level interventions. The data provide a representative overview of how Greek communities perceive and respond to climate change challenges and can be used for research on climate adaptation, policy planning, and sustainability studies.  

Files and variables

File: Climate_Adaptability_Questionnaire.pdf

Description: 

• English translation of the questionnaire (questions and answer options).
• Structured into 6 sections:
  • Section 1: Demographic Information
  • Section 2: Perceptions of Climate Risks
  • Section 3: Direct Experiences with Climate Phenomena
  • Section 4: Willingness and Readiness to Adopt Sustainable Practices
  • Section 5: Specific Measures Taken During Extreme Weather Events
  • Section 6: Preventive Measures Taken Before Extreme Events

File: responses.csv

Description: 

• Main dataset of anonymized survey responses from 1,123 participants.
• Format: CSV (semicolon-separated, UTF-8 encoding).
• Contains 35 variables corresponding to survey questions and demographics.
• No missing values identified

Variables (Questions)

1. Age
2. Place of Residence
3. Region
4. Do you believe there is a climate crisis?
5. Which climate hazards concern you most?
6. Where do you mainly get information about the climate crisis?
7. How often do you discuss the climate crisis with friends or family?
8. In your opinion, what is the main cause of the climate crisis?
9. How do you think the climate crisis will evolve in the future?
10. Have you personally noticed climate changes in your area in recent years? (e.g., extreme rain, droughts, floods)
11. Which phenomena have you personally experienced?
12. How much did these events affect your daily life?:
13. To what extent does the climate crisis threaten your local community?
14. How prepared is your community for future extreme events?
15. How vulnerable is your community to future extreme events?
16. What improvements are needed for better preparedness?
17. Have you noticed impacts on your local community as a result of climate change?
18. Are you willing to adopt more sustainable practices in your daily life?
19. Which sustainable practices do you already apply? (Select all that apply)
20. How likely are you to join community initiatives for sustainability and environmental protection?
21. What obstacles prevent you from adopting more sustainable practices?
22. Which actions would you participate in?
23. During the last extreme event you experienced, did you measure any of the following?
24. Did you follow local alerts or weather/wildfire bulletins?
25. Did you follow an evacuation plan or official instructions before or during the event?
26. During the event, did you used any toolss or methods to stay informed or assess conditions?
27. After the event, were damages or impacts in your area assessed by you or the authorities?
28. Which specific preventive measures did you take before the last extreme event?
29. Were you aware of preventive measures your community took before the event?
30. Have you ever attended preparedness trainings or workshops?
31. Would you be interested in attending preparedness trainings or workshops?

Workflow summary

• Data were collected via Google Forms during a recent 12-month period and exported as a semicolon-delimited CSV
• All responses are de-identified (no names, emails, or IP addresses)
• Variables correspond to the questionnaire sections; multiple-choice questions appear as exported by Google Forms (multiple selections in one cell)

Human subjects data

The dataset has been fully de-identified prior to publication: no names, email addresses, IP addresses, or other personally identifiable information were collected or retained. Demographic variables are reported only in aggregated or categorical form (e.g., age groups rather than exact ages, regional units rather than specific addresses) to prevent re-identification. The data therefore pose no risk of disclosure of personal identity. All participants were informed that they were taking part in an online anonymous survey.