Spain''s Progress and Recent Impact | Climate Change Tracker

Spain emitted 279 megatonnes of CO2-equivalent in the latest year, about 0.49% of the global total. On a per-person basis this equals 5.8 tonnes per capita per year, which falls in the High

Spain''s climate change strategy

Spain''s per capita emissions dropped by 41 % from 2005 to 2023, reaching 6.1 tonnes of CO2 equivalent (tCO2e), well below the EU average of 7.2 tCO2e. In addition, the Spanish

Policies to Achieve Spain''s Climate Objectives: Spain

Spain aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions, which implies further 30 percent cut from 2023 levels by 2030, requiring new measures beyond current efforts. Emission intensity varies widely

Carbon Removal in Spain – National Policy Overview

Spain''s Long-Term Climate Strategy (ELP 2050) seeks to reduce emissions by 90% (relative to 1990 emissions) by 2050, with natural carbon sinks absorbing the remainder. This target

Spain needs immediate action for 2050 climate neutrality despite

Spain has already made remarkable progress, cutting greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 27% between 2005 and 2019 - well above the EU''s average reduction of 19%. The ambitious

Spain cuts emissions: is economic decoupling possible?

Since 2008, Spain has reduced greenhouse-gas emissions per euro of output by 41%. In short, the Spanish economy is producing more wealth with a smaller environmental footprint.

Spain''s climate action strategy | Think Tank | European Parliament

Spain aims to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 (see trajectory in Figure 1). In 2023, Spain accounted for 8.2 % of the EU''s net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and achieved a net

Greenhouse gas emissions reduction

Greenhouse gas emissions in Spain have been decreasing since 2017. Emissions were particularly low in 2020 and 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic. For 2023, estimations from the

Sara Aagesen announces update of the Long-Term

In 2019, the European Union updated its climate targets with the European Green Pact, increasing the emissions reduction commitment to 55% by 2030 and setting a target of climate

Spain: 2025 Mid-Year Emissions Report Card

Spain, like much of the world, faces this pivotal moment. Following a steep drop in emissions during the pandemic—down 12.5% year-on-year—the country has since plateaued.