Climate policy: Oecolution boss calls for clear strategies for Austria!

Climate policy: Oecolution boss calls for clear strategies for Austria!

In the latest dispute over climate policy between the ÖVP and the FPÖ, Elisabeth Zehetner, managing director of oecolution austria, found clear words. She emphasizes that there is no alternative to effective climate protection strategies when it comes to the planned climate and environmental policy measures. In order to use necessary resources sustainably and sensibly, climate policy in Austria must be rethought, he said ots.at.

An important topic is the discussion about the abolition of incentives for e-mobility. Zehetner calls for a comprehensive strategy for the future of transport in order to give the Austrian automotive industry planning security. Current measures such as the climate bonus should be considered together with an adjustment of CO2 pricing at EU level. “We cannot afford to spend unnecessary amounts of tax money while reducing efficiency,” she criticizes. She also supports the continuation of funding for the replacement of boilers, which are essential for an energy-efficient transformation, as is already the case NOP reported.

Climate policy as a central challenge

Zehetner calls for more reason and less ideology in climate policy. She emphasizes that the strategy must be fact-based and pragmatic in order to address the real challenges of the climate crisis. It is essential to invest in measures to protect against natural events and in new technologies for agriculture. The focus must also be on better use of water as a resource. This view is supported by the statements of Thomas Zehetner, who points out the pressing questions of international cooperation in times of climate crisis.

He points out that Europe faces ongoing challenges, not only from the climate crisis, but also from geopolitical tensions. His observations on the increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters highlight the urgency of investing in preventive measures and finding a balance between economic stability and climate protection. For Zehetner, it remains clear: “Climate protection is not a question of lifestyle, but requires structural changes that must be created by politicians.” These characteristics of current and future climate policy are crucial to respond effectively to global warming.