Spanish government approves scientific panel to tackle climate change

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🗞️ Driving the news: Spain has approved the creation of a Scientific Panel on Action against Climate Change, an independent expert body designed to provide evidence-based advice for government climate policies
• The panel will produce scientific assessments, response protocols and future climate scenarios to support decision-making

🔭 The context: The new body comes as Spain faces one of its most severe wildfire crises on record
• Fires across regions including Ávila, Madrid and Guadalajara have forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate and affected hundreds of thousands of hectares of land

The panel will be jointly overseen by the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities and the Ministry for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge
• A scientific council of ten experts from fields including climate science, ecology, water resources, health and environmental law is expected to begin work in autumn

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, including heatwaves, droughts and wildfires
• Strengthening the link between scientific evidence and public policy can help governments improve adaptation strategies, protect ecosystems and prepare infrastructure and communities for climate risks

⏭️ What’s next: Spain plans to open recruitment for the expert panel during the summer
• The group is expected to focus on developing scientific reports, emergency response guidance and long-term scenarios to support climate resilience policies

💬 One quote: “This working group will provide independent, rigorous and multidisciplinary analysis in response to the needs raised by government departments and will strengthen the integration of expert knowledge into public decision-making.” — Spain’s Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities

📈 One stat: Spain’s wildfires have affected 172,396 hectares of forest area since the beginning of 2026, according to government figures

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