WWF warns: Austria's nature is facing massive steps!
WWF warns: Austria's nature is facing massive steps!
In the middle of the ongoing coalition negotiations between the FPÖ and the ÖVP, the WWF alarm suggests: the nature conservation organization warns of "massive steps" in environmental policy. Program director Hanna Simons emphasizes that a serious environmental protection policy is essential to make Austria future-proof. A descent in environmental policy could not only harm the natural heritage, but also bring immediate follow-up costs for all people in Austria, as
The WWF calls for a coherent climate and nature conservation program from the new government that meets the challenges of climate change and takes the path into account to climate neutrality by 2040. The faster exit from oil and gas and a comprehensive renovation offensive for buildings are also necessary. "This not only benefits the environment, but also ensures future -proof jobs and makes Austria more independent of fossil energies," explains Simons. Another central point is the protection of biodiversity and compliance with the EU Renaturungs Act for a living and healthy nature, so that everyone can benefit from it, as in the report of emerges. The loss of valuable soils in Austria is particularly worrying, where every minute of over 80 square meters is sealed. This not only endangers food supply, but also the security of the country in the face of increasing extreme weather events, which are reinforced by the climate crisis. The WWF calls for a nationwide soil protection contract to get this problem under control. "A strong soil protection chapter in the upcoming government plans is essential to counteract the area," said Simons. The protection of valuable floors
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