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This year´s date of the AUSTRIAN WORLD SUMMIT marks the anniversary of a historic day: 30 years earlier, 154 states agreed upon an international environmental treaty to combat "dangerous human interference with the climate system" at the so called “Earth Summit” in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.

Since 1992 sadly many speeches on the matter have been held, many promises have been made, but emissions continue to rise and the climate crisis and the issue of pollution are more pressing than ever.

Facing a war in Europe has shattered long-held beliefs and now adds a new dimension to the topic of climate change. The climate crisis as well as war leaves us overwhelmed with fears and worries of what is to come.

At this year’s summit we will send a strong signal to the world, that there is hope for peace and a sustainable future, that we need more common action and that – together – we, the people, can succeed. We want to look back and learn from the past, but move forward enthusiastically. People need to know that change is possible – and how we are going to do it.

Find out more about the 2022 Austrian World Summit here. More information about registering for the summit following soon.

Nearly 4000 guests (despite two conferences taking place during the pandemic) from over 100 countries and millions of viewers from all over the world in front of their screens have been inspired by around 270 speakers from politics, business, science and civil society. The amount of people the conference reaches has grown from year to year, demonstrating that climate action is a global movement that is here to stay. The AUSTRIAN WORLD SUMMIT aims to continue to reach more and more people and inspire action on all levels.

"Creating Hope - Inspiring Action" is this year's motto of the international climate summit. Host Arnold Schwarzenegger will again be on stage together with Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen, who traditionally takes over the honorary patronage of the event and will talk with guests from all over the world about concrete climate protection measures and present existing innovative solutions.

The date of this year´s conference is not just any date but marks the anniversary of a historic day: 30 years ago , 154 countries agreed upon an international environmental treaty to combat pollution at the so called “Earth Summit” in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. Facing a war in Europe has shattered long-held beliefs and now adds a new dimension to the topic of climate change. This year’s summit will send a strong signal to the world, that there is hope for peace and a sustainable future, that we need more common action and that – together – we, the people, can succeed. In addition to looking back at climate policy over the past 30 years, the main focus will be on opportunities and solutions for the future. Topics such as the transformation of the economy and opportunities through digitalization will be discussed together with representatives from politics, science, business and civil society. In the afternoon, the focus will be on successful climate communication, climate-friendly food production and inspiring hopeful climate action stories.

THE SCHWARZENEGGER CLIMATE INITIATIVE