COP22 is underway following the entry into force of the Paris Agreement . As usual, I'm bringing you the latest news on this historic climate change agreement. The current Spanish Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy, has traveled to Marrakech to attend the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. This is his first official trip abroad since being re-elected as head of government.
The Paris Agreement on Climate Change was signed in the French capital last December; however, Spain has not yet ratified it. This has been impossible because Spain has been without a government for almost ten months. Despite this delay, Spain is expected to commit to the Agreement's goals within the context of its efforts to address climate change, as discussed in other analyses of the situation.
Rajoy is attending the meeting, which already includes representatives from 197 countries. This is a legally binding and almost universal agreement, in which all ratifying countries commit to reducing greenhouse gas emissions to prevent the planet's average temperature from rising by two degrees. Despite the current situation, it is crucial that Spain, as mentioned in other reports on the Paris Agreement, fulfills its commitment within the framework of the Agreement, especially given the challenges we face as a nation in addressing climate change and its impacts.
We reiterate that the objective of the Paris Agreement is to address global warming . All countries will be required to make voluntary contributions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and these contributions will be reviewed every five years. Furthermore, more developed countries will have to provide financial support to less developed countries, so that the balance and opportunities for economic growth are equitable for all countries that have ratified the Agreement. This aspect of financial support is fundamental to ensuring that all countries can participate in the fight against climate change, a topic that has been extensively discussed in previous meetings.
At COP22 in Marrakech, progress is being made on the implementation of the agreements reached in Paris. This puts into motion the necessary mechanisms for the Agreement to become operational. Above all, the most significant adjustments being made from the outset are to the development of information systems that, in a completely transparent manner, allow for the measurement of countries' efforts in reducing emissions. This transparency is vital so that each nation, including Spain, can be evaluated on its climate commitment and its effectiveness in implementing the Agreement.
The Spanish government affirms its commitment to the success of this agreement and its willingness to join the fight against climate change. Rajoy will be received at the climate summit by the King of Morocco, Mohammed VI , and the UN Secretary-General.
