20 Years of
Climate Action
Arnold Schwarzenegger has been fighting pollution and climate change for over 20 years. His approach has always centred around the idea that we need “less talk, more action”. As Governor of California he worked to pass the Global Warming Solutions Act to cut emissions to 1990 levels by 2020, the Low Carbon Fuel Standard and the Million Solar Roofs Initiative.
Global Leader California
Schwarzenegger´s efforts helped make California the global leader in combating climate change and promoting renewable energy it is today. It has reached all of its environmental goals. At the same time, California’s economy has boomed, adding more jobs than any other state and rising to the fifth largest economy in the world.
Still a lot of work to do
After leaving office in 2011, he continued to promote state and local clean energy efforts through the work of the Schwarzenegger Institute at the University of Southern California. Arnold Schwarzenegger is committed to terminating pollution and wants to continue to expand his activities and collaborate with partners throughout the world.
The Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative
He therefore established the “The Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative,” the logical next step in his crusade for a clean and sustainable future. Monika Langthaler, who launched the climate conference AUSTRIAN WORLD SUMMIT together with Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2017 is now also the Director of his initiative, which is based in Vienna.
Our vision and mission
Pollution, the climate crisis and biodiversity loss are the largest threats to human health and welfare. These issues are intricately linked and are also linked in many different ways to the health of people, wildlife and ecosystems. Solutions to each will benefit the others. The vision of the Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative is a planet where pollution is terminated and a healthy life is possible for everyone. We strive to unite people for a healthy planet.
Key areas and objectives
Building awareness of the climate crisis and the urgent need of action
Presenting concrete solutions for the climate crisis and terminating pollution
Connecting solutions to available technical and financial resources
Supporting climate action projects worldwide through exposure and financial means.
Our values
Powerful, optimistic can-do approach – Encouraging – Bipartisan – Promoting solutions – Pragmatic without losing sight of ambition – Empathetic – Fostering partnerships – Do not let perfectionism be the enemy of action!
Our role
Everyone in the climate community has chosen a specific strategy and role to do their part. The role of the Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative, a Vienna based association, lies in connecting and matchmaking to drive action for a healthy planet. We want to showcase the solutions that already exist and facilitate the transition towards, e.g., clean energy and conscious consumption habits. The SCI is a non-profit organization that sees its role in supporting and enabling others to make the world a healthier and more sustainable place to live. The Initiative does not provide grants and funds.