Schwarzenegger has long been a leading voice in uniting and inspiring people to fight for a healthier planet. Through his Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative<\/strong>, he has championed environmental causes worldwide and organized the AUSTRIAN WORLD SUMMIT<\/strong> each year. On June 16, 2026<\/strong>, the summit will celebrate its tenth anniversary at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna, presenting concrete solutions for a sustainable future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Catholic Church and the Vatican<\/strong> have also emphasized care for creation and sustainability as core values and priorities for many years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Monika Langthaler<\/strong>, Director of the Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative, said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cFor Arnold, it\u2019s clear: when we stand together and take action, we can make history. That\u2019s exactly what we mean by UNITE IN ACTION<\/em>. We are thrilled to join forces with the Pope this week to send such a powerful message.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n As part of this special week<\/strong>, the Vatican<\/strong>, in collaboration with the Laudato Si\u2019 Movement<\/strong>, is hosting a three-day summit from October 1\u20133<\/strong> under the theme \u201cRaising Awareness.\u201d<\/em> Alongside Schwarzenegger, notable participants include Marina Silva<\/strong>, Brazil\u2019s Minister of the Environment and upcoming COP host, and Iyad Abumoghli<\/strong>, Director of the Faith for Earth Coalition at UNEP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The event is jointly initiated by the USC Schwarzenegger Institute<\/strong> and the Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative<\/strong>, reflecting their shared mission to inspire and mobilize people worldwide to take meaningful action for a healthy planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n More about the program: https:\/\/raisinghope.earth\/conference\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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