AUSTRIAN WORLD SUMMIT 2025 – June 3rd

UNITE IN ACTION – TERMINATE POLLUTION

On June 3, 2025, Vienna will once again host one of the world’s most influential climate conferences – the AUSTRIAN WORLD SUMMIT (AWS). Now in its ninth year, the event is 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 is crystal clear: Unite in Action – Terminate Pollution. The AWS is more than just a conference—it’s a driving force for solutions and progress. Leaders from over 80 countries will come together in Vienna to accelerate real change.”

Focus on First Responders in the Climate Crisis

This year, AWS 2025 will shine a spotlight on first responders—the unsung heroes who tirelessly battle 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.


Pump for the Planet

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.”

Start the workout here!


Thank You for Making the AUSTRIAN WORLD SUMMIT 2024 Unforgettable!

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us for this incredible event. Whether you were with us in person or joined us online from around the world, your presence and support made all the difference.

We are especially proud to announce that 3500 people visited our new addition to the summit: The AUSTRIAN WORLD SUMMIT Solutions Expo. Our goal was to inspire a broad audience and show the possibilities that already exist. I believe we can proudly say that it was a full success!

Together, we’ve pushed the global conversation on climate change forward, explored solutions, and heard from some of the most influential voices in the field. Our host, Arnold Schwarzenegger, reminded us that we all the need to go beyond visions– even if it is uncomfortable. “A vision is the first and most important step in everything you do. But after the vision comes the plan. And after the plan, the work starts.”

We hope you enjoyed the event as much as we did and left inspired to take action for a sustainable future. Check out our short “Best of” video below to relive some of the summit’s most memorable moments.


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