AUSTRIAN WORLD SUMMIT 2025 – June 3rd
UNITE IN ACTION – TERMINATE POLLUTION
On June 3, 2025, Vienna once again hosted one of the world’s most influential climate conferences – the AUSTRIAN WORLD SUMMIT (AWS). In its ninth year, the event was organized by the Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative and proudly held under the patronage of Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen.
Arnold Schwarzenegger:
“Our motto this year was crystal clear: Unite in Action – Terminate Pollution. The AWS was more than just a conference—it was a driving force for solutions and progress. Leaders from all over the world came together in Vienna to accelerate real change.”
Focus on First Responders in the Climate Crisis
In 2025, the AWS put a spotlight on first responders—the unsung heroes who tirelessly battled climate-related disasters on the frontlines.
We have all seen the images in the media: raging wildfires in California, catastrophic floods in Spain, Italy, and Austria, and extreme weather events wreaking havoc across the globe. These first responders confront this new reality daily, demonstrating courage, determination, and innovation as they combat the direct effects of climate change. Their actions embody the true spirit of community service and a commitment to a sustainable future.
REWATCH ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER’S KEYNOTE SPEECH AT AWS2025
With passion and urgency, he calls for united global action to fight pollution and protect our planet. A message of hope, responsibility, and determination — straight from the heart of a climate champion. The speech is introduced by moderator Matt Iseman.
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Join us in making history!
This year, we created a powerful mosaic made up of YOU—our global community of climate warriors. Together, we will show that action knows no borders.
📸 Want to be part of it? Here’s how:
1️⃣ Send us your photo via WhatsApp to +43-1/2351423
2️⃣ Your face will be part of our massive #UniteInAction mosaic, revealed at the AUSTRIAN WORLD SUMMIT.
3️⃣ Show the world that climate action is about unity, strength, and impact.
Let’s stand together for the planet. 🌱🌏
💬 Send this link to a friend, who should be in the mosaic, too!
Pump for the Planet
Why?
We engage in exercise to strengthen our bodies and enrich our health. However, beyond our personal wellness, the vitality of our environment is equally essential to our collective well-being. Therefore, it is imperative for each of us to actively engage in solutions and advocate for the preservation of our environment.
This workout offers you the opportunity to integrate environmentally friendly habits into your everyday life, step by step, week by week, and explains why every contribution counts.
Much like Arnold Schwarzenegger‘s advice for newcomers to the world of fitness, his words are equally applicable to our environmental pursuits: “My advice to beginners is simple: begin. And don‘t stop until it becomes a routine. For many people, the first step is the hardest. So, find something, anything, that you can do and keep at it.”
