España impulsará un impuesto del gas y petróleo en la UE contra el cambio climático
El aumento de los costes derivados de los fenómenos meteorológicos extremos impulsa la campaña previa a la nueva estrategia de resiliencia Leer
Spain is pushing for a gas and oil tax in the EU to combat climate change, following a record hot summer and widespread wildfires. The proposal aims to use the revenue to fund climate adaptation measures, such as infrastructure upgrades, water scarcity management, and support for agriculture affected by extreme weather events. Minister of Ecological Transition Sara Aagesen urged the EU to establish a climate adaptation fund, financed through permanent taxes on oil and gas profits and increased debt issuance.
The move comes after extreme heat, drought, and wildfires devastated parts of Western Europe, with Spain estimating that extreme heat could shave 1% off EU GDP by 2026 and 2.3% by 2050. The Spanish government hopes the strategy will help Europe anticipate and collectively respond to climate risks, mobilizing needed resources for requisite investments.
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