AUSTRIAN WORLD SUMMIT 2025 Announcement Trailer
AWS
January 30, 2025
Arnold Schwarzenegger invites under the motto “UNITE IN ACTION – TERMINATE POLLUTION” to the Vienna Hofburg
On June 3, 2025, Vienna will once again host one of the world’s most significant climate protection conferences, the AUSTRIAN WORLD SUMMIT (AWS), now in its ninth year.
Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative Auction: Record-Breaking €1.55 Million Raised for the Environment
SCI
January 23, 2025
More than 170 guests attended this extraordinary networking event and auction, including high-profile figures such as Giovanni and Jana Ina Zarrella, Matthias Schweighöfer and Ruby O. Fee, The BossHoss, Luise Bähr, Ralf Möller, Barbara Meier, Mark Keller, and many more.
Special Dinner for Climate Action 2024
SCI
January 19, 2024
Our Special Dinner for Climate Action 2024 was a great success! We raised an impressive sum of 1,31 million euros for a cleaner future. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s customs adventure had a happy ending: the world’s most famous watch was auctioned off for 270,000 euros.
Arnold´s Stammtisch with José Andrés
May 5, 2023
This time around, Arnold Schwarzenegger is joined by renowned chef and founder of World Central Kitchen, José Andrés at Arnold´s Stammtisch. Together, they discuss the importance of nutrition, clean cooking, environmentalism, and the positive impact we can make on the world through our actions. The pair are not only connected through their vision to make a difference in this world, but also through many similar childhood memories and their interest in healthy nutrition.
AUSTRIAN WORLD SUMMIT 2023 on May 16th 2023
AWS
February 2, 2023
Our 7th AUSTRIAN WORLD SUMMIT takes place on May 16th in Vienna. WE HAVE THE POWER to solve our current challenges and change the way we live and produce towards the better.
Special Dinner for Climate Action 2023
SCI
January 20, 2023
The Special Dinner for Climate Action 2023 was a great success for climate action – check out our Best of video.
Arnold’s Stammtisch live in Vienna
SCI
September 28, 2021
It was a special premiere when Arnold Schwarzenegger invited high-ranking guests to a traditional Viennese Heuriger after the AUSTRIAN WORLD SUMMIT 2022, the climate conference initiated by the Governor. Situated in the midst of picturesque vineyards, seven experts, business representatives and politicians sat down together at “Arnold’s Stammtisch” to discuss the exciting topic of successful climate communication.
Alexander Van der Bellen
AWS
SCI
June 17, 2021
In the run-up to the AUSTRIAN WORLD SUMMIT 2022 in Vienna, Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen and Arnold Schwarzenegger met for an informal talk. The Governor asked the Federal President to share his personal climate action story and wanted to know he still stays motivated after all these years. They also discussed how to better communicate climate issues. Watch this video to hear more about reaching out to the hearts of the people.
Greta Thunberg
SCI
June 15, 2021
Climate activist Greta Thunberg joins Arnold Schwarzenegger at this Stammtisch session to talk about her past activities and her personal plans. According to Thunberg, individual and systemic change is needed to conquer the climate emergency. We can do it – watch this Stammtisch session to get inspired.
Alok Sharma
AWS
SCI
May 18, 2021
Arnold Schwarzenegger invited Alok Sharma to talk about the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) and his role and activities as the COP President. Want to know more about the planned outcomes of the conference? Then watch this video.
James Cameron
SCI
April 19, 2021
In the first episode of the online talk format “Arnold´s Stammtisch” (Arnold´s regulars table) Arnold Schwarzenegger is joined by James Cameron to discuss climate politics and how climate change creates political fallouts. Hear James Cameron talking about the greatest carbon capture facility and also get some updates about the upcoming Avatar films!
Barbara Meier
SCI
April 14, 2021
Monika Langthaler, the director of the Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative, talked to Barbara Meier about fair fashion. Immense pollution, huge waste and human rights issues are inherent in the fashion industry. The model and actress however sees positive steps towards more sustainable and fair fashion. Get some tips on how to dress cool and at the same time planet-friendly!
Felix Neureuther
SCI
February 4, 2021
The director of the Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative Monika Langthaler talks with German the retired World Cup alpine ski racer and former World champion Felix Neureuther about his book and his own commitment to climate action.
Laurent Fabius
SCI
December 14, 2020
Monika Langthaler talks to Laurent Fabius, the former Minister of Foreign Affairs and President of the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP21). The COP21 is widely considered as a breakthrough for global climate action; Laurent Fabius shares his view and personal story of COP21.
Special Charity Dinner for Climate Action 2020
SCI
January 29, 2020
Arnold Schwarzenegger welcomed his 150 guests at the first Charity Dinner for Climate Action in Kitzbühel – a great success for our fight against the climate crisis.