Graz sets signs: Vice Mayor Schwentner signs the climate pact

Graz sets signs: Vice Mayor Schwentner signs the climate pact

In Graz, an important event on climate protection took place on October 5, 2024. Vice Mayor Judith Schwentner showed herself together with climate protection officer Thomas Drage and the project coordinators Andrea Prutsch and Magdalena Senger-Zacharias from the department for climate protection coordination that joint action is the key to success. When presenting the climate pack #bindabe for citizens: it became clear that the challenges of climate change can only be mastered.

The event was not only a solemn signing, but also an appeal to the city, the economy and every individual in Graz. The mayor emphasized the importance of individual contributions to combat climate change: "We are closing the climate pact today. My steps, great effect: Because everyone can contribute something to stop climate change and create a healthy and beautiful life for the future."

The climate pact in action

As part of the event, seven citizens set a sign in the inside of Graz by officially making their signature on the climate pact wood table. This symbolizes the commitment of the population to actively contribute to improving the climatic conditions. The climate pact is not just a program, but a sign of solidarity and cohesion within the city. The responsible people emphasize that it is now primarily about creating the appropriate framework conditions.

"The city of Graz has the duty to build these structures and support various initiatives," explained Thomas Drage. According to the information of those responsible, a clear focus is on the participation of the economy and the citizens: inside necessary in order to achieve the goals set and achieve sustainable results. Further details can be found in a detailed report www.graz.at .