This page is based on official OECD data released on January 16, 2025, which showed that Spain allocated US$0 to climate in 2023-- this is likely incorrect. The Donor Tracker team is in the process of inquiring with the OECD about Spain's climate data.

ODA Spending

How much ODA does Spain allocate to climate projects?

How is Spanish climate ODA changing?

Climate change is among the top, cross-cutting priorities for Spain’s development policy. According to the new Master Plan 2024-2027, the Spanish cooperation seeks to promote adaptation and mitigation measures for partner countries to effectively address climate change challenges. Specific interventions in this area include development cooperation programs against desertification and drought; strengthening public policies to prevent and mitigate natural disasters; and fostering international commitments against climate change.

In addition to that, Spain also seeks to promote biodiversity and to foster access to green energies in low- and middle-income partner countries, encouraging the use of renewable energies and strengthening R&D of sustainable energies.

How does Spain allocate climate ODA?

Bilateral Spending

In the Master Plan for Spanish Cooperation 2024-2027, climate action is listed as a strategic objective, within which Spain aims to support partner LICs and MICs in the elaboration and implementation of effective public policies to prevent and mitigate climate disasters focusing on the most vulnerable populations.

Other development sectors within the Master Plan, such as rural development and water and sanitation, also include climate change as a component focusing on climate mitigation and adaptation measures. Climate-related finance is provided through the ODA budget and funding sources from the Ministry of Ecological Transition.

Multilateral Spending and Commitments

Spain is a strong supporter of climate-related multilateralism. It is involved in the:

• RIOCC: Spain pursues technical cooperation in the climate sector with partner countries in Latin America and the Caribbean through RIOCC and the ARAUCLIMA Programme. In accordance with the priorities identified by the RIOCC member countries, most technical cooperation measures and activities focus on adaptation measures.
• SICA: Spain supports SICA in implementing policies that foster sustainable human development and reduce poverty. Through this forum, Spain supports cross-cutting programs affected by climate change, including projects in climate resilience and adaptation efforts.

Funding and Policy Outlook

What is the current government's outlook on climate ODA?

In December 2023, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a 50% increase of Spain’s annual contribution to climate funding, bringing it to EUR1.4 billion (US$1.5 billion) at COP28.

At COP28’s plenary session, Sánchez spoke about the importance of increasing funding to fight climate change, underlined the importance of mitigation, and emphasized the strategic role of advancing adaptation in partner countries. He called for a profound improvement of the climate financial architecture and a transformation of the global development model.

In November 2022 at COP27, Spain and Senegal launched the International Drought Resilience Alliance with the aim to accelerate progress and help countries to get better prepared for future drought. In December 2023, Sánchez announced that the first high-level meeting on droughts, aimed at publicizing the work of the International Drought Resilience Alliance, will take place in Barcelona in September 2024.

Key Bodies