Limited knowledge about the environment: Many people lack awareness of the environmental issues facing the planet because of limited education on the subject. They barely understand the environmental impact of their actions, and therefore fail to act sustainably. Interpreting environmental concerns for them becomes challenging.

Misinformation: For instance, misinformation involves deceptive or misleading content that undermines the existence, drivers and impacts of climate change as well as the need for urgent climate action. There is often conflicting information about environmental issues which leads to confusion and skepticism among the public.

Cultural and Language Barriers: In multicultural societies, different cultural perspectives and languages hinder effective understanding and communicating environmental issues. Other cultural barriers including ethnocentrism, stereotyping, psychological, and conflicting values.

Short-term Thinking: Short-term thinking, sometimes called short-termism limits the representation of future generations in today's decision making. At some point, policy makers and individuals prioritize short-term benefits over long-term environmental sustainability, leading to behaviors that are harmful to the environment.

Economic Factors: Economic considerations, such as the perceived cost of environmentally friendly products or practices, deters individuals and businesses from adopting more sustainable behaviors. Inadequate financing hinders environmental responsibility in the global south.

Political Factors: Politics and society largely dictate environmental policy ambitions. But in many cases, environmental issues are often politicized, which leads to partisan divides and hinder collective progress on addressing environmental challenges the world is facing today.

Technological Limitations: Technology is crucial in addressing environmental problems by providing innovative solutions to mitigate environmental impact, improving resource management and access to information. technologically underdeveloped regions, access to information and solutions is limited hence addressing issues becomes almost impossible.

Information Overload: In today's digital age, people are bombarded with information from various sources, making it challenging for environmental messages to cut through the noise and resonate with the public. The call to environmental action normally goes unheard.