The measure is part of the new State Pact against the climate emergency, a document comprising 15 lines and 80 measures that will be taken to the Congress of Deputies for debate and approval. The executive will also allocate 20 million euros to fire prevention plans in these municipalities.

During the presentation, Sánchez referenced the impact of extreme weather, highlighting the case of the mayor of Alcanar, Joan Roig, who recently resigned due to physical and mental exhaustion after managing the effects of five meteorological disasters.

The 38-page State Pact document emphasizes the urgency of action, noting that in the last five years, torrential rains and floods have increased by 15% in Spain, while the area burned by fires has grown by 80%.

Among the 80 measures, the plan includes the creation of a State Network of Climate Refuges, utilizing central government buildings, and the formation of a state group of “climate change scientists” to ensure political decisions are based on data and scientific studies.