Spotlight Report: BC3, The Climate Change Mitigation Research Organization in Spain
In Spain, over 90% of Spaniards are aware that climate change is happening. Whether it’s a rural farmer’s agricultural business struggles, a coastal resident’s... Read more.
Green Jobs Have Not Yet Surged in Spain, But Have Great Potential
The Spanish job market is notable for its economic downturn during the 2008 recession, which led to a 6-year-long financial crisis, also known as the Great Recession... Read more.
Spanish Climate Migrants Strongly Correlated with Climate Justice
Much of Spain is at risk for climate disasters and changing landscapes over the coming decades, yet most of their climate justice efforts still focus on emerging... Read more.
Curtailing Traditional Air Transport in Efforts to Green Spain’s Aviation Industry
In early May 2020, the Spanish cabinet approved an important new climate law draft, with the objective of net-zero emissions by 2050. The plan also included an estimated... Read more.
Continental to Arid Climate Zones Becoming Less Apt for Biodiversity in Spain
Most of touristic Spain is known for, among other things, its ideal location for warm summers and tasty wine. While the Mediterranean climate that Spain boasts for... Read more.
Time Will Tell When and How Spain Moves Forward in Terms of The Economy and Climate Change Efforts
*Note: Article written April 18, 2020; as this is an evolving situation, data and situations may have changed by the publication of this article. Spain has been... Read more.
A Five-Year Span of Energy Sector Reforms Favorable for Spain
In 2018, Spain underwent a major energy reform, focusing in large part on the renewables sector, something Spain is very proud of and also something that Climate... Read more.
Spanish Carbon Pricing the Lowest in the EU
As part of the European Union, Spain has historically not had an explicit carbon tax on all products but has generally priced its general energy taxes at high levels... Read more.
Despite High Expectations, Climate Leaders Fail to Agree at Madrid COP25
2019 was a year of increasing visibility of climate change: motivated global citizens stepped up to the plate and demanded change from global leaders, many 2020... Read more.
Spain Mandates Climate Change Curriculum at Primary and Secondary School Level
Spain’s Ministry for Ecological Transition has made a specific effort to educate upcoming generations on the impacts of climate change as well as mitigation efforts... Read more.