Key facts
- Spain's government has approved the creation of a Scientific Panel on Action against Climate Change.
- The panel will offer independent and multidisciplinary analysis to guide public policy on climate change.
- Experts will be recruited over the summer, with the panel set to begin work in the autumn.
- The initiative aims to strengthen the integration of expert knowledge into public decision-making.
- The panel will produce reports on scientific evidence, response protocols, and future climate scenarios.
The Spanish government has established a new Scientific Panel on Action against Climate Change, an expert body designed to provide independent and multidisciplinary analysis to inform public policy on climate issues. The Council of Ministers approved the creation of this advisory body, which will support decision-making related to the climate emergency.
The panel's work will involve issuing reports on scientific evidence, developing response protocols for crises and emergencies, and outlining future scenarios stemming from climate change. Recruitment for the ten researchers who will form the scientific council is set to open this summer, with the panel expected to commence its duties in the autumn.
This initiative is a key component of the State Pact on the Climate Emergency, presented by the government in September 2025, and follows a participatory process that gathered nearly 4,000 contributions from stakeholders. The move comes as Spain grapples with a severe wildfire season, with over 172,000 hectares burned this year and significant costs associated with firefighting efforts.