The Problem: Austria’s Environmental Crisis Is Growing, and Underestimated
Climate Extremes
Austria is experiencing record-breaking heatwaves and more frequent floods. These extreme events are no longer rare but are becoming the new normal, putting public health and infrastructure at risk. In 2023, Austria recorded a +2.3 °C above-average temperature, the hottest year in history.
Public Awareness Gap
Many residents underestimate the urgency of the climate crisis.
Without proper education or access to clear, localised information, environmental risks are often ignored or misunderstood. In 2024, climate-related disasters cost Austria over €1.7 billion through floods, heatwaves, and crop destruction.
Economic Impact
Climate change is already hurting Austria’s economy, from crop damage and disrupted tourism in the Alps to rising energy costs. Yet many people and businesses remain unprepared for what lies ahead. Extreme heat is now causing around 2,500 deaths annually, mostly among older and vulnerable populations.
Our Mission: To raise awareness and inspire action by creating accessible content, tools, and community-led solutions that address the social, economic, and environmental impacts of climate change.
The Vision: A future where every individual and community is informed, resilient, and empowered to thrive despite the growing challenges of a changing climate.
Resource Hub
Explore Klimena’s most popular climate toolkits, created to help you understand and respond to today’s most urgent environmental challenges. Each cover below links directly to a full, research-based guide filled with visuals, data, and practical actions.
Click on a toolkit to open it and learn how floods, heatwaves, pollution, energy, and drought are shaping our world, and what you can do to make a difference.
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Campaigns
Klimena’s projects connect community action with education. Through outreach, we support local initiatives like food distribution drives and sustainability programs, showing how helping people and protecting the planet go hand in hand. Our podcast series builds on this by discussing toolkits and real-world case studies, turning research into clear, accessible conversations that inspire action.
Recent Community Outreach
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Food Drives for Flood-Affected Communities
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Winter Relief for Homeless and Refugee Families
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Climate Education for Everyone
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Columbia University / UN SDSN Conference for UNGA 2025
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Podcasts
Listen to Klimena's Podcasts
Planning to releasing our first 3 Podcasts on December 1st on Spotify!
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Our Recent Case Studies
Message from the Founder
"When I started Klimena, my goal was simple: to make climate awareness feel real, local, and actionable. Climate change can seem distant or abstract, a problem for politicians or scientists to solve, but in truth it affects every part of our daily lives, from the air we breathe to the water that sustains us.
Klimena was built to bridge that gap. We create research-based toolkits, articles, visuals and podcasts that help people understand environmental challenges in a clear and relatable way. From floods in Austria to global energy transitions, we aim to turn data into action and awareness into resilience.
I believe that real change begins when people feel informed and empowered. Klimena is not just a platform; it is a community of students, researchers, and young leaders working together to reimagine how we talk about sustainability. Every project we release is meant to educate, inspire, and push for meaningful progress.
Thank you for being part of this journey. Together, we can build a future that is informed, inclusive, and sustainable."
Ilya Kleymenov
Founder of Klimena
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Tel: +4368184543179
Email: klimena100@gmail.com
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