Vienna is progressing: New climate protection law for a green future!

Vienna is progressing: New climate protection law for a green future!

Laimgrubengasse 10, 1060 Wien, Österreich - The Viennese state government has taken a crucial step towards climate neutrality. With the new climate protection law, which includes the obligation to have a comprehensive climate schedule, a climate budget and a climate back for laws and construction projects, Vienna sets a strong sign of effective climate protection. Julia Herr, the deputy club chairwoman and environmental spokeswoman for the SPÖ, emphasizes the urgency of such measures, since the federal government and in particular the black and green coalition have failed despite the impending dangers from climate change. "It is crucial that Vienna is going as a model," explains Herr, referring to the need for a nationwide climate protection law, as the Viennese approach shows, reported Apa-OTS

2024 was recorded as an alarming hot year in Vienna, with records on tropical nights and extreme weather events such as heavy rain and drought. These conditions make it clear that quick and effective action is required to counter the climate crisis. The Vienna Climate Act, which went into assessment in mid -September 2024, creates a legally binding framework for the measures set in the so -called climate timetable. Climate neutrality is to be achieved by 2040, with not only climate protection, but also social justice being emphasized. It is important that climate -friendly life is accessible to all citizens and does not depend on the financial resources, as wien.gv.at reported.

binding measures for climate and society

The law includes basic elements such as public participation and legal protection, which means that the Viennese population and environmental organizations are actively involved in the process. Another focus is on the cooperation between science, civil society and politics in order to develop solutions together and to create awareness. With this binding approach, Vienna becomes a pioneering city in climate protection, but also, for example, for a socially just implementation of climate measures. The aim is to achieve a climate -neutral administration by 2040 and at the same time include all social groups in the responsible design of the future.