The Spanish Government is developing a State Pact against the Climate Emergency, a national agreement aimed at uniting political forces, institutions, businesses, and citizens to address the growing impacts of climate change in a coordinated and long-term way.

Spain is among the European countries most exposed to droughts, wildfires, and floods, which have increased in frequency and intensity in recent years. The initiative seeks to create a comprehensive and science-based response, supported by institutional cooperation and free from partisan divides.

Spain promotes a State Pact against the Climate Emergency

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The proposal, launched by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, builds on the country’s ongoing environmental policies, including the Climate Change and Energy Transition Law and the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan. A cross-ministerial commission has drafted the document, which will continue to evolve through 2025 as new contributions are incorporated.

The main measures of the Pact include:

• Sustainable forest management, promoting mixed forests and fire-resistant species.
• Flood and drought prevention, through updated water plans and climate-resilient infrastructure.
• Protection from heatwaves, by creating networks of climate shelters and supporting home retrofitting.
• Revitalising rural areas, with tax incentives, green jobs, and programmes in bioeconomy, sustainable farming, and extensive livestock management.
• Establishing national and regional funds for immediate disaster response and climate risk prevention.
• Strengthening human and technical resources for environmental emergencies and improving working conditions for firefighters and forestry brigades.
• Promoting climate education and a culture of prevention, particularly in schools.

The Government will hold an annual Climate Emergency Convention to monitor progress and identify new challenges. It will also work closely with Portugal, France, and the European Commission to align its strategies with broader European climate goals.

According to Vice President Sara Aagesen, the Pact “aims to build a shared response to a shared challenge,” bringing together science, politics, and society with one common goal: to protect Spain’s people, environment, and future generations.