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NEXT NEXT GENERATION GENERATION WE ARE UNSTOPPABLE S M A L L A C T I O N S . B I G I M P A C T . P P L A N E T P U Z Z L E P L A N E T P U Z Z L E P . 6P P . 6 N U E P L L 6 Z Z A T . E A G E 9 3 I G P P L P C V I 1 1 , 1 . , R O E D N N H , 1 3 , 1 3 P E O P L E E P E O P L E D R I V I N G C H A N G E D R I V I N G C H A N G E 1 1 P . 9 , 1 P . 9 , 1 T R A I N L I K E A A T R A I N L I K E A C L I M A T E H E R O C L I M A T E H E R O P . 1 4 - 1 5 P . 1 4 - 1 5 M H N E E E 4 O R . 1 A I - L I L I A T P K 5 T R C 1 IDEAS. INSPIRATION. IDEAS. INSPIRATION. ACTION. ACTION. FOR A BETTER FUTURE. FOR A BETTER FUTURE. MAGAZINEMAGAZINETHESCHWARZENEGGERCLIMATE INITIATIVE
This book belongs to: W E C R E AT E A B E T T E R F U T U R E . The Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative was established by Arnold Schwarzenegger, who has been fighting pollution and climate change for over 20 years. Our vision is a planet where pollution is terminated and a healthy life is possible for everyone. Ideas for a better planet: Real solutions. Real impact. Real change. TOGETHER,Let’s take action, together.JOIN THE MOVEMENT FOR OUR PLANET!scan here tojoin themovementFollow us@schwarzeneggerclimate
Since 2017, the Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative has hosted the AUSTRIAN WORLD SUMMIT (AWS), bringing together voices from around the world to drive climate action. Over the past decade, the Summit has grown into a leading international platform connecting leaders, businesses, and innovators committed to sustainable solutions. As it celebrates its 10th anniversary, AWS continues to inspire change by showcasing impactful projects, fostering collaboration, and encouraging people everywhere to take action for a greener future. WE ARE UNSTOPPABLE03Check out ourClimate Action Stories!
2 0 1 7 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 3 A DECADE OF CLIMATE ACTION WITH SPECIAL GUEST 2 0 1 8 2 0 2 1 2 0 2 4 2 0 1 9 2 0 2 2 2 0 2 5 ONE PLANET. ONE FUTURE. ONE ACTION AT A TIME. THE FIRST SUMMITTOGETHER, EVEN APARTWE HAVE THE POWERBE PART OF THE SOLUTIONBE USEFULCLIMATE KIRTAGYOUTH LEADING CHANGEUNITED IN ACTION10 years.10 years.10 years.Countless solutions.Countless solutions.Countless solutions.A better future.A better future.A better future.10 years.Countless solutions.A better future.04
WHY ENDURANCE CHANGES THE WORLD Big change never happens by accident. It happens because people don’t give up. TOUGH TIMES SHAPE THE FUTURE From wars to climate anxiety, today's challenges don't appear overnight. They've been building for years. What feels like chaos now is also a wake-up call, and a chance to do things differently. PROGRESS TAKES PEOPLE WHO KEEP GOING Real progress doesn't happen when things are easy. It happens when people keep going anyway. History is full of people who refused to quit. That's how change became possible. CHANGE ALWAYS FACES RESISTANCE Big systems don't like change. Powerful industries try to slow it down, espically when it comes to climate action. But resistance is normal. It's always been part of the journey. ONE PERSON CAN KEEP PUSHING FORWARD Arnold Schwarzenegger was told "impossible" again and again. Too small-town. Too foreign. Too unrealistic. But he didn't stop. Not in bodybuilding, in Hollywood, in politics, and in fighting for the planet. A BOLD IDEA. A GLOBAL MOVEMENT. The same mindset led him and Monika Langthaler to create the Austrian World Summit, a global meeting point for people who want real solutions. This year marks its 10 edition. → Proof that ideas can grow into movements when people unite in action. th ONE PLANET. ONE FUTURE. ONE ACTION AT A TIME. THE FUTURE BELONGS TO THOSE WHO KEEP GOING.05
CLIMATE DETECTIVES NEEDED! Can you find all 18 words? l e f t t o c h S e a r t o p t o i g h t , r a n d b o t t o m , l y ! d i a g o n a l FIND THESE WORDS: PLANET PUZZLErenewable biodiversity circularityecosystemregenerationclimategreenwashingpreservationinnovation upcyclingtransparencysolar reforestationadaptationcompostingsustainabilityequitywind06
HARD FACTS Real numbers. Real impact. Real reasons to act. By , global data centers could use as much electricity as the entire country of Japan . Generating a single can use as much energy as fully charging a smartphone. Plant-based diets can reduce food-related carbon emissions by up to . 50% Around of all food produced globally is wasted. In industrialized countries up to of produced clothing is never sold 1% Only of the world's textile waste is recycled into new clothing. 2030AI IMAGEONE-THIRD30%07
Our choices have style. Our impact has power. FAIR FASHION The fast-fashion industry produces huge amounts of clothing at lightning speed. These clothes are cheap to make, easy to buy, and quick to throw away. Many items are never even sold and end up in landfills brand new. Along the way, toxic chemicals pollute the environment, textile waste harms ecosystems, and microplastics spread across the planet. The fashion industry is also a major contributor to climate change, producing enormous amounts of greenhouse gases every year. WHAT CAN YOU ACTUALLY DO? BUY LESS, CHOOSE BETTER You don't need every trend. Choose quality over quantity. Ask yourself: Will I wear this at least 30 times? SWAP CLOTHES Organize clothing swaps with friends or at school. New outfits without buying anything new. SHOP SECONDHAND Try thrift stores, vintage shops, or clothing apps. saves resources unique styles usually cheaper REPAIR INSTEAD OF REPLACE Sew it. Patch it. Upcycle it. A ripped hoodie isn't trash. It could become your next DIY project! Small choices. Big impact. TREND TRASHOR08
WHO IS A CHANGEMAKER IN FASHION? Real people. Real ideas. Real impact. Omoyemi Akerele is working to make fashion more fair, inclusive, and sustainable. Through Lagos Fashion Week, she supports designers creating fashion that respects both people and the planet. HER MISSION Promote ethical production Support local designers Move fashion away from fast trends KEY IDEA Fashion should create opportunity, not harm people or the enviornment. Anna Greil created Uptraded, a digital clothing swap platform that helps give clothes a second life. Instead of buying new items, users can exchange pieces they no longer wear using virtual swap points. HER MISSION Break the fast-fashion cycle Help clothes last longer Make sustainable fashion easy and fun KEY IDEA There's already enough clothing for future generations. We just need to use it better. Founder of Style House Files & Lagos Fashion Week @OMOYEMIAKERELE Founder of Uptraded @ANNA_GREIL OMOYEMIAKERELEANNAGREILBe inspired. Be a changemaker, too!Her work in action09
CURSE CURE? AI is everywhere right now, from homework helpers to TikTok filters and music generators. It feels smart, fast, and futuristic. But behind the cool technology is a growing environmental problem. AI requires huge amounts of energy to operate, and the data centers powering it run 24/7, often using electricity generated from fossil fuels. They also use massive amounts of water to stay cool. On top of that, constantly upgrading chips and servers creates large amounts of electronic waste. As AI becomes part of everyday life, its hidden environmental impact could make the climate crisis even worse, unless we build and use it more sustainably. Smarter tech. Better planet. USE AI SMARTER Not every task needs AI. Ask yourself: "Do I really need this right now?" TALK ABOUT IT Raise awareness with friends and online. Conversations can spark change. SUPPORT GREEN TECH Choose apps and platforms powered by renewable energy whenever possible. Every small action helps. PAUSE BEFORE YOU CLICK Every stream, AI image, and search query uses energy. Ask yourself: "Is this really necessary?" Small clicks. Big difference. AI & CLIMATE:ORAI AND SUSTAINABILITYWHAT CAN YOU ACTUALLY DO?10
WHO IS A IN THIS FIELD? BASIMA ABDULRAHMAN Founder & CEO of KESK Basima Abdulrahman is driving green technology in Iraq through KESK, a company that combines renewable energy with smart software. Her mission is to make sustainable energy solutions practical, efficient, and accessible to everyone. AMY MA Founder & CEO of Danu Robotics Amy Ma is transforming waste management with Danu Robotics, a company that combines AI, computer vision, and robotics to improve recycling systems. Her mission is to make waste sorting more efficient, scalable, and sustainable. HER GOAL Power communities with clean energy Use technology to tackle climate change Make sustainability part of everyday life SHE BELIEVES Real innovation happens when technology meets purpose and when people come together to create a greener future. KEY IDEA Green technology isn't just innovation. It's a tool to fight climate change and transform how we live and power our world. LEARN MORE @BASIMA_ABDULRAHMAN HER GOAL Improve recycling through smart automation Integrate AI-powered robots into existing facilities Build a more efficient and sustainable waste system SHE BELIEVES Real impact comes from technology that works in the real world: practical, reliable, and continously improving. KEY IDEA Recycling technology isn't just automation. It's a powerful tool that can improve efficiency and help reshape the future of sustainable waste management. CHANGEMAKER11WANT TO LEARNMORE ABOUTDANU ROBOTICS?
MORE THAN JUST FOOD We think about food every single day— what to grab between classes, what's trending online, and what's considered "healthy" right now. From smoothie bowls to protein bars, nutrition has become part of our lives and our identity. Eating well can feel empowering, aesthetic, and modern. But food isn't just personal, it's global. Behind every avocado toast or chicken wrap is a long chain of farming, processing, packaging, and transportation. Industrial agriculture uses huge amounts of water and land. Meat and dairy production also create significant greenhouse gas emissions. And when food gets wasted, all the resources used to produce it are wasted too. The way we eat doesn't just shape our bodies, it shapes the planet. As food trends move faster than ever, the question isn't only what's healthy for us but also what's sustainable for the world around us. WHAT CAN YOU ACTUALLY DO? Good for me. Good for the planet. Every choice has an impact. EAT WITH AWARENESS CHOOSE MORE PLANTS WASTE LESS BUY LOCAL & SEASONAL Not every trend is worth following. Ask yourself: Is this good for me and the planet? You don't have to go fully vegan. Start with small swaps: Can I choose a plant-based option instead? Plan your meals. Use leftovers. Ask yourself: Can I turn this into something new? Food that travels less usually has a smaller environmental impact. What’s in season Ask yourself: right now? Small choices. Big impact. NUTRITION:12
WHO IS A IN THIS FIELD? SHEILA DARMOS Farmer & Social Entrepreneur Sheila is rethinking nutrition from the ground up. On her family's olive and orange farm in southern Greece, she shows that healthy food starts with healthy soil. Through regenerative agriculture, she connects farming, education, and community to create a more sustainable food system. LUCA FICHTINGER Co-Founder of Kern Tec Luca is transforming food waste into valuable resources. His startup, Kern Tec, upcycles fruit pits from the food industry into sustainable ingredients like plant- based milk, oils, and protein. By developing safe processing technologies, his company reduces waste at scale and is rethinking how food is produced, both locally and around the world. F r o m p i t s t o p l a n t - b a s e d g o o d n e s s . turn food industry waste into valuable resources build a circular food system with less waste reduce emissions and resource use through innovation Upcycling what would otherwise be wasted. True sustainability comes from turning what is considered "waste" into something valuable. Olive groves. Rooted in tradition. Healthy soil. Healthy people. Healthy planet. grow nutrient-rich food through regenerative practices reconnect people with where their food comes from restore land while supporting communities Good nutrition isn't just about what's on your plate, it's about how it's grown and how it impacts the world around us. LEARN MORE @SHEILA.DARMOS HIS GOALKEY IDEAHER GOALKEY IDEACHANGEMAKERWANT TO LEARNMORE ABOUTKERN TEC?13
Pump for the Planet is a global movement created by the Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative. But it’s not really about workouts. It’s about building habits. Just like athletes train consistently to become stronger, small climate actions repeated over time can create real change too. Use a reusable water bottle. Take public transport. Repair instead of replace. Small actions become routines. Routines become habits. Habits create impact. That’s what #PumpForThePlanet is all about: Training for the future, One action at a time. Small actions. Big impact. Build habits that help the planet. What type of climate hero are you? Answer the questions below and keep track of your A, B, C, and D answers. Then check your results! THE ENERGY Mostly A’s BOOSTER THE PLANET PROTECTOR THE CREATIVE CHANGEMAKER THE COMMUNITY Mostly D’s HERO You love action, movement, and motivating others. Your superpower: to create change. getting people excited You care about everyday habits and making smart choices. Your superpower: consistency and long- term impact. You use creativity, style, and ideas to inspire people. Your superpower: making sustainability fun and accessible. You believe change happens together. Your superpower: bringing people together for a better future. WANT WEEKLYCLIMATE CHALLENGES?Scan the QR code to get:Weekly climate workoutsSustainability tipsInspiring changemakersFun challenges & updatesAMotivationBResponsibility CCreativityDTeamwork4Your biggest strengthis:ABike instead of drivingBEat a plant-based mealCThrift or upcycle clothingDOrganize a cleanup withfriends3Pick a climate workout:AWaste of energyBFood wasteCFast fashion trendsDPeople not caring aboutothers2What annoys you themost?ASports, biking, hiking, orbeing activeBCooking, relaxing, orspending time outdoorsCCreating content, art,music, or fashionDHanging out with friendsor volunteering1Your ideal weekend is:Mostly B’sMostly C’sABCDTRAINCLIMATE HEROLIKE ACHECK YOUR RESULTS!14
Real change doesn't happen in one day. It happens through small actions repeated again and habits. again until they become habits. That's how athletes train. And that's how we can help the planet too. CREATE YOUR OWN “WORKOUT” FOR THIS WEEK! ONE HABIT I WANT TO START: ONE THING I WANT TO IMPROVE: ONE THING I CAN TEACH A FRIEND: ONE ACTION I CAN REPEAT EVERY WEEK: A GOAL I WANT TO REACH THIS MONTH: Dream big. Start small. Stay consistent. Make it count. MY CLIMATE WORKOUT CHECKLIST BRING A REUSABLE BOTTLE TAKE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION EAT ONE PLANT-BASED MEAL RECYCLE CORRECTLY SPEND LESS TIME ONLINE REPAIR INSTEAD OF REPLACE BUY SECONDHAND SAVE WATER TURN OFF LIGHTS & CHARGERS SPEND TIME IN NATURE You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to start. EVERY SMALL ACTION COUNTS 32154BUILD YOURPLANET WORKOUT15
GREEN JOBS CAREERS THAT ACTUALLY MAKES A DIFFERENCE Green jobs aren't just for scientists. They exist in almost every field, and you don't need to become a climate researcher to make an impact. HERE ARE A FEW EXAMPLES: RENEWABLE ENERGY ENGINEERS Designing and improving solar, wind, and hydropower systems. SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTS & URBAN PLANNERS Creating cities that are greener, more efficient, and more livable. CREATIVE ROLES (MEDIA, DESIGN, MARKETING) Communicating sustainability in ways people actually understand. No matter your field, you can contribute to sustainability. Every job can become a "green job" by reducing waste, improving efficiency, and making more responsible choices. HOW TO GET STARTED Choose subjects or courses related to the environment, technology, or sustainability. Look for internships, projects, or volunteer opportunities. Stay informed and curious. Keep learning. Keep growing. Jobs that help preserve, protect,or restore the environment. 16
SEE WHERE Over the past 10 years, many inspiring speakers have stood on our stage. Different backgrounds, different stories, but one thing in common. From climate science to clean technology, from sustainable business to creative activism, their paths show what's actually possible. They didn’t just talk about change. They built careers around it. TOMMI ERONEN Co-Founder & CEO of Polar Night Energy Tommi co-founded Polar Night Energy right after graduating and is now working on one of the most innovative climate solutions out there: storing energy in sand. His company develops low-emission heat storage systems ("sand batteries") that could significantly reduce CO₂ emissions in the future. MAYA PENN Environmental Activist, Designer & Entrepreneur Maya combines creativity with sustainability through design, animation, storytelling, and entrepreneurship. She has advised major brands, founded her own nonprofit, and uses creativity to make climate issues more accessible. MAYA LEINENBACH Plant-Based Food Creator, Entrepreneur & Digital Storyteller Maya turned her passion for cooking into a career by building the global platform FitGreenMind. Through simple, creative recipes, she shows how social media, food, and sustainability can come together to inspire millions. Her work combines content creation, entrepreneurship, and purpose. It proves that a career can start with what you love and grow into something meaningful. IT CAN TAKE YOUDifferent paths. Same purpose.Real people.Real impact.17
Did you know...? Even the staples in this magazine can involve animal products. The wire is often treated with Gugler is working on changing that too. wool grease. When you think of animal products, you probably think of food. But printing? Books? Notebooks? The truth is: Many printed products also contain animal-based ingredients. For example: glues made with gelatin inks with animal additives coatings that aren’t vegan You can't see it, and hardly anyone talks about it. But this company does. Gugler is a printing company, and now they print VEGAN. That means NO animal ingredients. Recognized by the official V-Label. WANT TO LEARN MORE? Scan the QR code Why does it matter? Because animal welfare doesn’t stop at food. And better animal welfare is also better for the climate. Here are some other things they do for sustainable production: Austrian Ecolabel Climate-friendly production Cradle to Cradle® Certified (designed for circularity) NO JOKETHERE MAY BE ANIMALS INYOUR SCHOOL NOTEBOOKS18
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