The survey is based on responses from 20,000 people in the world's 20 largest economies, including 1,000 Swedes.

Nearly three quarters answer that they believe the earth is heading towards irreversible "tipping points" due to human influence.

Among Swedes, that figure is 63 percent.

- The survey shows a great awareness of the problems we face in all countries, but it also shows that the commitment to change is greater in countries with lower economic standards.

It is often countries where environmental problems and the effects of climate change hit harder, says Wendy Broadgate, research director at Future Earth, one of several research networks behind the report.

Great concern in Brazil

According to the report, concerns about natural degradation and climate change are greatest in Turkey, Mexico and Brazil.

In Sweden, 74 percent answer that they should do more to take care of the planet, but in South Africa and Indonesia, the figures are 94 and 95 percent, respectively.

The authors of the report believe that the knowledge that the human way of life seriously harms the planet is very great.

And that the report therefore provides support for more far-reaching policy measures to save the planet.

On the other hand, the authors see different degrees of awareness of different aspects of society.

Most people know that we need to change our energy systems, but far fewer realize that food production, diet, our clothes and other parts of society and our everyday lives must also be adapted, according to Wendy Broadgate.

Greater criticism in Russia than in Sweden

The report also shows that three quarters answered that the current economic focus on profit and growth is problematic.

There is a call for greater consideration for both human well-being and for ecosystems and climate.

Criticism is highest here in Turkey, Russia and Indonesia, while 56 percent of Swedes see this problem.

The report is presented by the Global Commons Alliance, a collection of networks for international researchers, and the responses were collected in May, which was before the latest major IPCC climate alert was presented.