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Arnold Schwarzenegger’s urgent appeal at the Vienna climate summit
Vienna (OTS) – “Climate change is the true pandemic on our planet. It has spread to all the nations of the world. And there is no other vaccine than our own action ”, with these words Arnold Schwarzenegger addressed all the participants of the IV WORLD SUMMIT OF AUSTRIA via livestream from LA, who received the inaugural speech of the first both at the Spanish riding school and in front of the screens. Governor of California indicted.
In view of the economic reconstruction after the corona crisis, Schwarzenegger urgently appealed: “Forward-looking decisions are necessary at this time, as trillions of dollars and trillions of euros are flowing towards the reconstruction of economies and infrastructure as a result of the corona virus. . These funds are so massive that they are capable of reshaping societies. We have a great opportunity. All we have to do is accept it. ”
Van der Bellen: creating a positive image of the future
Austrian Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen, who had already assumed the honorary protection of the conference for the fourth time, emphasized that those who have not yet recognized the seriousness of the situation must be convinced: “It is much more difficult to arouse the interest of someone who is not interested. And yet we have to be successful. But how? “In the spirit of this year’s slogan” Be part of the solution, “he advocated a common and positive path:” Of course, it is important that humans know the terrible and terrifying consequences of a climate catastrophe. . But it is more effective to paint a positive image of the future. Something that can be our common goal. Because only a common goal will motivate us to do what is necessary: ours a To preserve the earth ”
Bottom line: billions in climate protection investments
All agreed that right now it is essential to set the course for a sustainable and healthy development of our planet. Chancellor Sebastian Kurz also emphasized in his speech: “We have to implement the Paris Climate Agreement in Europe and around the world to successfully combat climate change.” The chancellor also referred to the consequences of climate change that are already being felt: “The massive wildfires on the west coast of the United States demonstrate once again the importance of climate protection. In Austria and the EU, therefore, we have set ourselves very ambitious climate protection targets and will invest 1 billion in climate protection measures in Austria alone in 2021 and 2022. “
Federal Chancellor Sebastian Kurz emphasized that business and climate protection are not a contradiction in terms. Rather, it is about sustainable management. “The economy and climate protection go hand in hand. By promoting innovation, new opportunities are opened and new jobs are created. That is why we are massively promoting research and innovation in the field of climate protection in Austria. “
Messages from around the world
By hosting the AUSTRIA WORLD SUMMITS, the organizers made a virtue of necessity and set new standards under Corona’s strict security measures with a mix of analog and virtual highlights. There were messages from prominent climate protectors around the world, including Prince Charles, behavioral scientist Jane Goodall, UN Secretary-General António Guterres, John Kerry (former US Foreign Minister), Frans Timmermans ( Vice President of the European Commission), Pedro Sánchez (Prime Minister of Spain), Carlos Alvarado Quesada (President of Costa Rica), Imran Khan (Prime Minister of Pakistan) and director James Cameron.
Decoration of honor for Arnold Schwarzenegger
At the end of the AUSTRIA WORLD SUMMIT there was another special highlight: the first transatlantic award of honor: Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen presented Arnold Schwarzenegger with the big gold medal with the star for his services to Austrian-American relations as well on behalf of the Republic of Austria for your outstanding international commitment to one of humanity’s central themes: overcoming the climate crisis.
Photos and more information can be found at: www.austrianworldsummit.com
Queries and contact:
Natascha unger
Schwarzenegger’s climate initiative
+43/664/8267897
natascha.unger@austrianworldsummit.com
