"Climate inaction is an active driver of prosperity loss" (Sigrid Stagl, University of Vienna)

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©  Sigrid Stagl/University of Vienna
©  Sigrid Stagl/University of Vienna

"Climate inaction is not a zero scenario. It is an active driver of prosperity loss. And EU-wide prevention saves trillions, protects lives and strengthens competitiveness", declares Sigrid Stagl, Professor in Environmental Economics at the Vienna University of Economics and Business and Austrian Scientist of the year in 2024, on 23/02/2026.

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©  Sigrid Stagl/University of Vienna
©  Sigrid Stagl/University of Vienna

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