Arnold Schwarzenegger thanks: You are the climate land of Vienna!

Arnold Schwarzenegger thanks: You are the climate land of Vienna!

Wien, Österreich - On June 3, 2025, Arnold Schwarzenegger caused a special surprise in the Vienna public transport. At 6:00 a.m., the former governor of California and climate activist spoke in vehicles, stations and stops of the Viennese lines. His message was clear: "Thank you for your commitment to a healthy planet!" Through his announcement, he called on to promote the use of public transport and to actively participate in climate protection.

Schwarzenegger, who is located as part of the climate summit "Austrian World Summit" in the Vienna Hofburg, described the passengers as "climate field" and appealed to everyone to travel environmentally friendly. He pointed out that every journey with the publications and every foot or bike path contributes to climate protection and is important for improving the quality of life in the city. This is also supported by the Viennese lines that emphasize that the use of public transport and the turn of the mobility are essential.

a strong commitment to climate protection

In his annual announcements, Schwarzenegger not only praised the passengers, but also the employees of the Viennese lines, which he described as "Climate Action Heroes". He explained that every cycling and every ride on public transport contributes decisively to combat the climate crisis. Vienna has established itself as a pioneer for sustainable mobility and took second place among European cities for public transport in the ranking of the lifestyle magazine "Time Out".

18,500 respondents reported that 84% of the Viennese lines felt "cheap, fast, clean and efficient". Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing and Abu Dhabi are the only cities that take better places in this ranking. Schwarzenegger underlined that actions in climate protection are more important than empty words and that each individual can make a contribution.

A look at the future

As part of the "Austrian World Summit", the focus is also on the "heroines", who often fight for the planet in secret, such as firefighters and other emergency services. Schwarzenegger himself took the opportunity to visit his birthplace Thal in Styria at the weekend, where he rowed on Lake Thaler.