Arnold Schwarzenegger surprisingly in Thal: home visit to Summit!

Arnold Schwarzenegger surprisingly in Thal: home visit to Summit!

Thal, Österreich - It was an unexpected visit that caused excitement in Thal near Graz: Arnold Schwarzenegger (77) showed up in his home country. In short pants, with sunglasses and a cigar, the Hollywood star enjoyed the time before he sets out to Vienna on June 3 for Austria World Summit . This climate summit, now in its ninth edition, will attract prominent international personalities, including Tony Blair and the former Formula 1 driver Nico Rosberg. The visit to Thal was purely private, confirmed the local restaurant, where Schwarzenegger friends met, including the former mayor Peter Urdl.

The Austrian World Summit has established itself as a central platform for environmental and climate issues since 2017. Under the motto "Unite in Action - Terminate Pollution" will meet on June 3 in the Vienna Hofburg guide from over 80 countries. The aim is to promote progress in climate protection and in particular emphasize the role of the first emergency services in the case of climate. This includes a discussion about climate -related disasters such as forest fires, floods and extreme weather events.

a plea for climate protection

Arnold Schwarzenegger has already positioned itself in advance. As part of the summit, which was opened in the Vienna Hofburg on May 16, he demanded a new environmental movement. "Growth does not have to depend on fossil fuels," said the actor. He criticized the bureaucracy that often hindered projects for clean energy and described the current situation as an emergency that requires immediate action. Austria's President Alexander Van der Bellen emphasized the importance of changing climate -damaging habits quickly.

"We have to present realistic solutions and take on responsibility," said the President in the same breath. Interesting topics such as circular economy, climate goals and sustainable urban development were on the agenda. A special highlight was the presentation of innovative ideas from young entrepreneurs, which also included a digital tool for waste management from India, as well as a wave power plant from Israel.

Schwarzenegger's commitment

Schwarzenegger has always been a passionate advocate of climate protection. With his Climate Initiative, he promotes important topics and offers a platform to find solutions. The involvement of young people and students into the such discussions as they take place at the Austrian World Summit is a crucial step to raise awareness of environmental issues. Around 400 students were invited to experience innovative solutions and thus promote interest in a sustainable future.

After this important event, Schwarzenegger will take part in the hundredth anniversary of Lake Thalers from June 6th to 8th, whereby he was already in Vienna at that time. In his considerations and actions, climate protection and the environmental movement remain central and it is certainly to be understood as a shining example of the commitment of the individual.