Just like financial resources, there should also be a budget for greenhouse gas emissions. The upper limit on emissions needed to meet a specific target (Paris Climate Agreement) must not be exceeded, otherwise future-relevant consequences are looming. The urgency for the timely and systematic implementation of climate protection measures is underscored both by the shrinking remaining national greenhouse gas budget and by the increasingly noticeable impacts of climate change in Austria. Let's invest in a sustainable future!
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Additional measures such as an eco-social tax reform can further encourage climate-friendly behaviour. You can read about exactly what this means in our knowledge snack:
