The conference for a National Pact on Climate Emergency, held in Ponferrada in October 2025, marked a major political and social milestone by bringing together the Government, autonomous communities, businesses, trade unions, and civil society around a shared objective: to consolidate climate action as a stable, cross-cutting, and long-term state policy. The meeting underscored the urgency of building a joint, ambitious, and sustained response to the climate crisis.
During the event, the ERICC-2025 Report (Assessment of Climate Change Risks and Impacts in Spain) was presented, offering a compelling diagnosis: 141 climate risks were identified, 51 of which are critical due to their severity or imminence, and 17 are highly irreversible—meaning that certain damages could become permanent without immediate action.
Among the most significant findings are the widespread increase in both maximum and minimum temperatures, accompanied by more intense and prolonged heatwaves—and a reduction in rainfall across various regions. The report also highlights serious risks to biodiversity, soil degradation, salinisation of coastal aquifers, land erosion, and the loss of natural heritage. Furthermore, it reveals a network of interrelated impacts, in which some risks exacerbate others, calling for a systemic approach and strategic prioritisation in climate action.
The event also set forth specific solutions, including the modernisation of forest management systems, the implementation of water and urban resilience plans, and investment in infrastructure and technologies to reduce emissions and protect the most vulnerable groups. In addition, the crucial role of sustainable finance was emphasised, as mobilising sufficient resources is essential to ensure the effective implementation of these measures and to guarantee a fair and equitable climate transition.
Thus, while accelerating decarbonisation and strengthening resilience, Spain reaffirms its commitment to act fairly and inclusively, with particular attention to the most vulnerable territories and the most exposed social groups.