The Environmental protection includes all activities that have as its main objective the prevention, reduction and elimination of pollution and any degradation of the environment that derive from the actions of the human being.
The importance of Environmental conservation resides in the relevance of the environmentsince we all live in him. Therefore, in order to ensure our own survival and well -being, and that of other living beings, we must worry about their care and protection.
To guarantee the quality and endurance of ecosystems and species, prevention policies and profound changes are required in the modes of production, consumption and distribution. Over time, the Environmental protection It has become a growing concern of society.
Andalusia and Environmental Protection
The Minister of Sustainability and Environment of the Junta de Andalucía, Catalina García, said Tuesday that “since 2018, Andalusia has increased 92% investment in environmental protectionfrom 105 million euros in 2018 to 202 million euros of 2022 ”, which is the last fact published by the National Statistics Institute (INE).
He has said it during his speech at the informative breakfast organized by Executive Forum Spain in Seville, under the title ‘Transforming the future: circular economy and climate action in Andalusia‘.
“Of course, they are Data that should not lead us to triumphalism, but they are a good encouragement to continue on this commitment path And of conviction with the actions undertaken in these years, ”said Catalina García during his speech, in which he stressed that” without falling into the pretentious, I think we can affirm that there are concrete facts that invite optimism in Andalusia. “
In his initial greeting he thanked the invitation to the forum, as well as the support of the sponsors – contemplates and FCC scope – and the presence of the technical teams of the Ministry, expressly recognizing that “it is fair to recognize the importance of teamwork, because it is their tireless effort that is allowing to place Andalusia in the avant -garde positions of sustainability and environmental management”.
Along these lines, he stressed that the 2025 budget of the Junta de Andalucía includes “The greatest historical endowment in environmental policies”, With a total of 813 million euros, which represents an increase of almost 6% compared to the previous year.
Of these, 138 million euros are allocated to actions in circular economy and waste management, a figure that represents 68% more than the previous year. Regarding climate exchange, the planned investments are raised to 7.55 million, 16.7% more than in 2024.
Only in the province of Seville, García said, “we concentrate 42.6 million in investments for this 2025. Among them, 9 million are used to help municipalities Improve waste management and progress in sustainability and environmental protection”.
The responsible for sustainability and environment has stressed the determined commitment of the Andalusian government for renewable energies, capitalized in biogas and green hydrogen. In that sense, he has insisted that Andalusia has a Historical opportunity to reverse the situation of energy imbalance With respect to other areas of the country.
“We can, and we must take advantage of the natural resources that Andalusia offers to become a spearhead of energies that precisely affect the recovery and revaluation of waste from primary activity ”.
Currently, he said, the Ministry processed 63 projects related to the biogas, “with the clear objective of continuing to expand this figure within the framework of the Andalusian Alliance for the development of biogas and biomethane”Of them, 21 are located in the province of Seville, which makes this territory a conducive destination for its strategic location and agrarian and industrial activity.
He also stressed that “the authorization procedures for both biogas and other energy files have all the guarantees of public information, allegations and participation established by the regulations environmental Application. “A legal guarantee”fundamental to make Andalusia an attractive place for investment, No impairment of maximum environmental protection”.
Municipal plans against climate change
Another of the axes addressed by the counselor has been the collaboration with municipalities regarding climate change and circular economy. “From the Junta de Andalucía we have launched a strategy to support local entities, both technical and economic, for the drafting of municipal plans against climate change,” he added.
A strategy that has resulted in the Award of the plans for the 756 Andalusian municipalities of less than 50,000 inhabitantswith an investment of 1.7 million euros. “Its technical bases are already practically finished, so they will soon be delivered to the municipalities for subsequent approval,” he announced.
Catalina García has emphasized tools such as the application of the carbon footprint, the Viewer of local climatic scenarios and the Geoportal ‘Map Clima’which allow municipalities to measure their current situation and plan effective actions to adapt to climate change.
In addition, it has detailed other support measures to the local scope, such as a line of subsidies equipped with 3 million euros to boost green infrastructure, Renaturalization projects or flood solutions. This call, he explained, “will enter into force shortly, once the audience procedures and preceptive reports have been completed.”
On the other hand, the recent publication of the Climate Financing Guide for the Andalusian municipalities has valued, with which “the municipalities have a additional tool to identify financing opportunities and get more resources for the implementation of your initiatives. ”
Subsidies to municipalities in circular economy
The counselor has also highlighted the commitment to the circular economy from the local. “The circular economy law itself establishes that local entities must develop their own local plans”At this point, he has announced that“ throughout 2025 a non -competitive subsidy line will be launched for the drafting of these plans, with an amount close to 700,000 euros, through Feder funds. ”To this, it will be added, added, a specific line to support the acquisition of vehicles destined to the collection of biorersiduos, with 10 million euros of funds.
The counselor has completed her intervention remembering the forum title, ‘transforming the future’, to underline that “we have the urgent need to transform the future, but we must be very clear that There will only be a future if we put the foundations of that transformation from the present”.
“From the Junta de Andalucía, we will continue advancing with determination on the path of sustainabilitylaunching innovative solutions and consolidating our leadership in protection environmental”, He has affirmed. “We will continue to build a jealous Andalusia in the protection of its natural heritage, but also determined to make it a true engine of progress and well -being for all.”