- At present, there is a broad scientific consensus on the worsening of the climate crisis in the coming decades and on the urgency of defining and implementing strategies and actions to address aspects such as pollution, water use, the notable increase in temperatures, exceptional meteorological phenomena, emergencies (e.g. forest fires, droughts, extreme heat episodes, etc.), changes in flora and fauna and their effect on the agriculture and livestock or the risk of sea level rise and its impact on coastal areas.
- Increased temperatures and episodes of high heat and drought will lead to the development of permanent lines of action (much greener cities with less cement and less “heat island effect”, ventilation and cooling systems for homes and businesses, changes in urban architecture and construction techniques/materials, shaded areas and/or water…) and to the improvement of forest management and fire prevention systems.
- There has been a remarkable growth in hybrid or electric vehicles, faster than that of recharging infrastructures, and the emergence of exceptional measures to reduce the cost of public transport, which may be consolidated in the future.
- The problems arising from the increasing generation of waste can lead to new management systems, new strategies for the use and recycling of materials, the establishment of penalties and tax incentives, and the promotion of the circular economy.
- The coincidence of several crises and short-term needs may contribute to some sectors of our society underestimating the seriousness of the climate crisis or the urgency of measures to curb it.
