The Balearic Islands have established a Commission for the Management of Actions Related to the 2026 Total Solar Eclipse, a body created to ensure coordinated, efficient and safe planning for this exceptional astronomical event, which places the archipelago among the most strategically significant locations for observation.
The creation of the Commission addresses a dual challenge. On the one hand, the expected influx of visitors and the resulting pressure on infrastructure, transport networks, natural areas and emergency services. On the other hand, the major scientific, educational and international visibility opportunities are associated with the eclipse. To this end, the Commission will promote a regional action plan aimed at anticipating risks, reducing potential impacts and maximising benefits.
The body works across a wide range of areas, including public safety, civil protection and emergency response, mobility and transport, public health, institutional communication, scientific outreach and research. A key priority is to provide accurate information to the public and ensure safe viewing conditions.
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Commission Set Up to Coordinate Safety and Management of the 2026 Total Solar Eclipse
The Commission is attached to the Ministry of the Presidency, Coordination of Government Action and Local Cooperation and carries out advisory, coordination and consultative functions, without generating additional public expenditure. It is chaired by Second Vice President and Regional Minister Antònia Maria Estarellas, with Isabel Febrer serving as نائب chair.
Its members include representatives from island councils, the Federation of Local Entities of the Balearic Islands, the University of the Balearic Islands, and astronomical associations, with the option to involve external experts when required.
To ensure effective implementation, the Commission has been structured into four working groups focusing on mobility and environmental risk management; public health; communication and tourism; and scientific outreach. These groups will cover issues ranging from transport planning and environmental protection to public information campaigns, coordination with the tourism sector, and the promotion of scientific and educational activities.
Through this coordinated approach, the Balearic Islands aim to safeguard citizens and the territory while turning the 2026 total solar eclipse into an opportunity for knowledge sharing, scientific dissemination and international recognition.