The coalition parties have agreed on a draft of a new climate bill.

"Previous climate policy was largely about bans and finger-wagging. But that doesn't win the necessary majority for this issue. My approach is different: I prioritize cooperation and address people's concerns and needs. I will demonstrate that there is a path in climate policy that simultaneously opens up opportunities for jobs and the domestic economy while taking people's needs into account. I rely on consensus rather than conflict," said Totschnig.

The Climate Act is based on three pillars:

1. Climate protection – a concrete climate roadmap to reduce emissions
2. Climate change adaptation – measures and goals are set out in the climate roadmap
3. Circular economy – promoting recycling and resource efficiency to reduce material consumption and save CO2

Collaboration in a new framework

• Steering group at the technical and political level
• Broad involvement of relevant stakeholders: parliamentary parties, states and municipalities, social partners, interest groups, and environmental organizations Scientific
• Climate Advisory Board: Scientists from various fields and disciplines, including nature, technology, and business, are actively involved.

Climate roadmap with clear responsibilities

• Sectoral target paths: A climate roadmap, which will be developed in the next phase, defines reduction pathways for each sector. It outlines who is making what contribution to emissions reduction, climate change adaptation, and the circular economy.
• It shows who is making what contribution to emissions reduction.
• The key is to achieve the overall target.
• It clearly defines who is responsible for what.
• The already agreed climate check will also be enshrined. Monitoring and effectiveness control: Progress will be regularly measured and evaluated. This allows for verification of whether the measures implemented are achieving the desired effects.