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Appointment of Carolina Soledad Torrent Cabrera as Head of Economic-Administrative Service in the Ecology and Energy Department

Published: October 1, 2025|environment-and-sustainability|Gobierno de Canarias

Appointment of Carolina Soledad Torrent Cabrera as Head of the Economic-Administrative Service

Overview

The Spanish government has officially appointed Carolina Soledad Torrent Cabrera as the new Head of the Economic-Administrative Service within the Viceconsejería of the Ecology and Energy Department in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

This decision comes after a public call for applications, where the applicant met all required qualifications, including relevant legal and administrative standards.

Responsibilities

Torrent Cabrera will oversee key functions such as:

  • Coordinating departmental operations
  • Managing collaborations
  • Supervising environmental programs
  • Providing legal and administrative support to various units

Her appointment signifies a move to strengthen the department's management of ecological and energy issues, crucial topics amid Spain's push to combat climate change.

Appointment Process

The appointment process followed strict legal procedures, ensuring transparency and competitiveness.

She will replace her current position within three days and will need to assume her new role promptly, especially if based on the island.

Significance

This development highlights ongoing efforts in Spain to:

  • Streamline government staffing
  • Reinforce strategic departments addressing environmental challenges

For residents and expats in Tenerife, the appointment underscores a renewed focus on:

  • Sustainable policies affecting their daily lives
  • Environmental regulation
  • Energy management