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Canary Islands Accelerate Climate Action Planning with New Funding Guidelines

Published: September 23, 2025|environment-and-sustainability|Gobierno de Canarias

Canary Islands' Climate and Energy Action Plan Funding Regulations

Overview

The Canary Islands government has announced the implementation of permanent regulations to fund the development and update of climate and energy action plans across all municipalities and territorial entities.

This move follows the regional commitment to the EU's 'Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy,' which has seen over 7,000 European local governments pledge to combat climate change.

With nearly all of the Canary Islands' 88 municipalities and the seven insular councils now onboard, the focus shifts to translating these commitments into concrete, actionable strategies.

  • The new legal framework establishes clear rules for grants aimed at creating, revising, and executing Plans of Action for Climate and Sustainable Energy (PACES).
  • These plans are essential tools for local governments to align with EU climate goals, including decarbonization by 2040 and possibly earlier.
  • The regulations prioritize transparent, rapid, and efficient procedures.
  • Municipalities can receive funding for up to 100% of project costs, scaled by population size.

Ongoing Development and Engagement

  • Beyond initial planning, the regulations emphasize ongoing development and implementation of climate measures.
  • Ensuring local actions contribute meaningfully to regional and EU targets.
  • The policy advocates active engagement with civil society, businesses, and investors.
  • Reinforces a multilevel approach to governance.

Objectives and Impact

  • Boost local climate resilience.
  • Accelerate energy transition.
  • Demonstrate the Canary Islands' strong commitment to a climate-neutral future.
  • Impact residents through more sustainable urban planning and energy use.

"This initiative reflects our commitment to aligning local efforts with broader EU climate ambitions and ensuring practical support for sustainable development across all municipalities."