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Aug 16, 2021 · Some areas of Spain could still experience an increase in torrential rains and floods. Spain’s national climate and energy plans emphasise the importance of climate change adaptation and resilience in the energy sector, and they also propose detailed actions to enhance climate resilience.
May 25, 2021 · On 22 May 2021, Spain's Act 7/2021 on Climate Change and Energy Transition came into force. Its main provisions are as follows: Energy targets: The minimum national targets for 2030 and 2050, previously set out in Spain's National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan (PNIEC by its acronym in Spanish) for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions ...
- An Enriched and Strengthened Text
- Modernising The Economy
- Commitment to Decarbonisation
Ribera emphasised the intense work that all the parliamentary groups have been carrying out, which shows the degree of involvement and interest that the law has aroused. After passing through Congress and the Upper House of Parliament, the amendments made have enriched and strengthened the text. The Climate Change and Energy Transition Act provides...
In the last two years, Spain has made more progress than ever before in terms of climate commitments, international leadership and public policy development. However, Ribera pointed out that "more ambition is needed to tackle the path towards full decarbonisation, replace fossil fuels with renewable energies, modernise the economy and transform pro...
Spain's commitment to decarbonisation is reflected in the emission reduction targets in diffuse sectors (mobility, thermal uses in buildings, waste and agriculture) which, with a 39% reduction, is 13 points above the 26% target set by the European Union. On the other hand, while the European Union establishes a penetration of renewables of between ...
Apr 19, 2021 · On April 8th, Parliament approved the first Climate Change Law in Spain, which aims to comply with the goals set out in the Paris Agreement. The Climate Change and Energy Transition Bill will now go to the Senate for reviewing and processing to be definitively approved, unless an unexpected setback arises.
Apr 29, 2021 · A high proportion of Spaniards (67 %) expect national governments to tackle climate change. Spain accounts for 9 % of the EU's total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Between 2005 and 2019, the country reduced emissions by 27 %, performing better than the EU average.
The Law on Climate Change and Energy Transition adopted in May 2021 sets binding renewable targets for 2030. The objective is for Spain to reach climate neutrality by 2050 (including a 100% renewable electricity system). The law also includes elements such as the reduction of administrative barriers and requirements for the installation of ...
