Spain and Portugal are leading a transformative green energy transition in Europe, poised to create up to one million jobs and €1 trillion in value by 2030 through strategic industrial initiatives ...
Servizo Galego de Saúde earned top honors at the 2025 Sanidad #PorElClima awards for its pioneering sustainability initiatives, including a project cutting carbon emissions by 77% in Ferrol's health centers.
Spain deepens its circular economy commitment with the VII Premios BASF awards in Madrid and the Txorierri Zirkularra program fostering regional collaboration and sustainability.
Spain leads Europe with 21 smart cities, driven by IoT innovation and regional cooperation, while the Canary Islands emerge as a sustainable development model recognized by the UN.
At COP30 in Brazil, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez presented Spain as a global leader in climate action, committing to a 90% emissions cut by 2040 and €45 million for international climate finance.
Spain is accelerating circular economy initiatives in 2025 through national conferences, regional tourism programs in Tenerife, and university-led educational seminars enhancing sustainability across sectors.
CONACEE’s 25-year effort promotes labor inclusion of people with disabilities as a strategic and sustainable economic model integrating social and environmental goals in Spain.
At the 2025 UN Summit in Doha, cooperative leaders launched the CM50 initiative and a new manifesto, highlighting cooperatives’ $2.8 trillion economic impact and role in sustainable development.
Emerging markets demonstrate economic resilience supported by strong policies, while 49 countries show that GDP growth can coincide with emission reductions in the evolving 'crocodile economy'.
The University of Alicante has launched the Social Economy Chair to promote research, training, and support for cooperative and social enterprises as sustainable development drivers.
The upcoming Maritime Blue Growth 2025 congress in Cádiz will strengthen Spain's position as a leader in sustainable Blue Economy development with extensive industry collaboration and expert participation.
Recent Nobel-winning research and local training initiatives highlight innovation's central role in Spain's sustainable economic growth, emphasizing inclusive policies and circular economy practices.
Euskadi reports over €4 billion impact from recovery funds focusing on sustainability and digitalization, while Valencia invests €4.5 million in ITENE to drive innovation in circular economy and logistics.
The III SUMMIT CIEC Madrid on October 23 highlights Madrid's leading role in circular economy innovation through sustainability-focused discussions, labs, and startup showcases.
Bodega Sommos collaborates with research and industry partners to repurpose grape pomace into enhanced insect-based animal feed, pushing forward circular economy and sustainability goals.
Port cities like Barcelona are driving sustainable urban and economic growth by reconnecting with their maritime heritage through blue economy initiatives, as highlighted at the UN Ocean Conference in 2025.
Spain's Canary Islands push organic waste initiatives with a 2026 goal for separate collection, while Andalusia discusses circular economy strategies at regional environmental conferences.
October 2025 sees focused training in Vitoria-Gasteiz on climate-related business risks and a Barcelona event addressing challenges and opportunities in the impact economy ecosystem.
Spain faces pivotal economic changes with a major bank acquisition and a milestone circular economy forum driving financial and environmental policy discourse.
A large protest in Madrid highlighted Spain’s rural challenges including depopulation, environmental harm, and inadequate public services, demanding government recognition and action.
At the Greencities Forum 2025 in Málaga, Almería showcased its pioneering role as a blue municipality, promoting sustainable marine economic activities and unveiling strategic collaborative initiatives aligned with European Ocean Pact agreements.
Recent events in Galicia and the Balearic Islands highlight growing institutional support for social economy initiatives in Spain, emphasizing sustainability and job creation.
The Canary Islands have approved their first Social Economy Strategy for 2026-2029, focusing on inclusive job creation and sustainability aligned with global development goals.