Spain’s Resilience Under Climate Strain

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This episode examines an OECD report highlighting Spain’s economic strength alongside its growing climate vulnerability. Despite steady GDP growth and leadership in renewable energy, Spain faces escalating risks from droughts, floods, and heat waves—threats that could cost over €34 billion by 2029. We discuss recent climate disasters, the pressure on public health and infrastructure, and the urgent need for adaptation investments and emission cuts, especially in the transport sector.