• A study by the University of Graz, commissioned by WWF, warns that cutting investments in climate measures leads to higher costs in the future.
  • Current annual climate costs in Austria are at least 2.5 billion euros and could rise significantly due to extreme weather events.
  • Failure to meet EU targets could result in fines of around 2.9 billion euros.
  • According to calculations, every euro invested in climate measures can prevent five euros in damage.
  • Greenhouse gas emissions in Austria rose by about one percent in 2025 compared to 2024, mainly due to higher industrial production.
  • WWF calls for redirecting harmful subsidies of up to six billion euros instead of short-sighted cuts.

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