The Innovation in Politics Institute

ACT NOW Mayors’ Conference Concludes with Vienna Declaration to Drive Local Climate Action 

More than 200 mayors, heads of international organisations, municipal leaders, young innovators, and sustainability experts gathered in the Austrian capital on 5-6 May 2025 for the ACT NOW Mayors’ Conference — a major highlight of Vienna’s role as this year’s European Capital of Democracy — where the Vienna Declaration on local climate action and democratic transformation was adopted.

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Our Climate Protection Impact: 1,300 kg CO2 offset since 2024

As of January 24, 2025, we are proud to report that we have compensated 1,300 kg of CO2 emissions through certified climate protection projects, offsetting all our air travel since 2024. This milestone is a testament to our ongoing efforts to reduce our carbon footprint and contribute to a greener future.

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And the winners of the Innovation in Politics Awards 2024 are…

We are proud to announce the winners of this year’s Innovation in Politics Awards in each of the seven categories. At the official Awards Gala on 2 May 2024 at the Maritime Museum of Barcelona, the exemplary projects from seven European countries received their well deserved trophy.

2024 Innovation in Politics Awards Now Open

Vienna, Austria, 4th September 2023 For the seventh consecutive year, the Innovation in Politics Institute has officially opened the application process for its annual Awards programme. Against the backdrop of mounting challenges in politics, economics,

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