Government pushes climate promotion, FPÖ criticizes slow reforms!

Government pushes climate promotion, FPÖ criticizes slow reforms!

Österreich - The discussion about reforming energy and climate funding in Austria is increasingly becoming the focus of the public. According to the latest information from OTS Plants the so-called "Loser-Stampel" An extensive reform, but there is no rapid implementation in sight. An independent institute should evaluate the current situation by summer before the government takes specific steps to reform the support structure.

FPÖ general secretary Michael Schledlitz and criticizes the slow progress in this matter. He considers it absolutely necessary to reduce the funds of the climate and energy fund in order to offer industry and farmers a realistic perspective. "The funding should be clarified by summer," adds Schledlitz, who also expresses concerns about the EU climate goals and their effects on private property and agriculture. At the same time, he emphasizes the attitude of the FPÖ to support agriculture and environmental protection with common sense.

background of climate policy

The framework for Austrian climate policy is determined in particular by international obligations, such as the Convention of Paris, which came into force in 2016. This Convention aims to restrict the global temperature increase to less than 2 degrees Celsius, with efforts being made to achieve the increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius. The EU has also set itself the goal of no longer releasing greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, while Austria is aiming for 48 percent of its emissions compared to the 2005 values, especially in the sectors that do not fall under EU emission trade.

The need for quick measures is underpinned by the World Climate (IPCC), which warns of the serious consequences of a temperature rise of more than 1.5 degrees Celsius. The effects of climate change can also be felt in Austria. The temperature has increased by almost 2 degrees Celsius since 1980, which leads to an increase in heat days and changes in the precipitation.

strategies for adaptation

Austria pursues a “two-pillar principle” in his climate policy. This includes climate protection and adaptation to the consequences of climate change. The Austrian strategy for adaptation was updated in 2012 and 2017, in the endeavor to avoid adverse effects of climate change and at the same time to take advantage of opportunities. A central aspect of this strategy lies in the compensation of non -reduced emissions by carbon storage.

Overall, the pressure on the government will increase to advance their projects regarding the reform of energy and climate funding. This is not only important in the interests of industry and agriculture, but also to comply with national and international climate goals, especially in the context of the Green Deal and the European Climate Act.