We live in an ever-more digitalized and connected world with automated devices and algorithms influencing our daily lives in one way or another. This development is set to continue - whether we like it or not - but it is for us to decide how we shape it. Young inspiring innovators participating in the World Summit Awards teach us that digitalization can contribute to a more sustainable future; that it is possible to turn the digital revolution we are facing into climate action. They show us that digital transformation can be shaped to ensure it supports transitions towards more sustainable societies and towards taking climate action.

 

What it takes is inventiveness and courage to walk off the beaten track. Qualities also decision makers sometimes need to be reminded of. I would like to thank the winners of the World Summit Awards for this reminder – for showing us that digitalization offers countless opportunities to help solving the challenges of the 21st century, if we take the right steps – now.

Occupation: Federal Minister for Climate Protection, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology

Political mandates

  • Member of the National Council (
    XXVII.GP ), GREEN October 23, 2019 - January 7, 2020
  • Federal Minister for Climate Protection, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology
    01/29/2020 -
  • Federal Minister for Transport, Innovation and Technology
    07.01.2020 - 29.01.2020

Political functions

  • Deputy chairwoman of the Green Club in Parliament - Club of Green Members of the National Council, Federal Council and European Parliament October 22, 2019 to January 6, 2020
  • Member of the advisory board in the Green Educational Workshop

Professional background

  • Managing Director, environmental protection organization GLOBAL 2000 2014–2019
  • Director, Green European Foundation asbl Brussels, Belgium 2008–2014
  • Management, office of the district council Vienna-Neubau, City of Vienna 2006–2008