Mitigació

En el context de l’Emergència climàtica, Municipis pel clima / Mitigació mostra els resultats de les polítiques de transició ecològica de la Diputació de Barcelona.

Alhora, és un instrument que permet visualitzar el perfil climàtic de tots els municipis de la província i, per tant, el primer pas cap al disseny d’una política més àmplia de pressupostos de carboni.

What are we doing to mitigate climate change in the province of Barcelona?

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We have been reducing emissions since 2005

Reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is both a regulatory duty and an investment in the future. Since 2005, the province’s emissions have been reduced by almost half, amounting to 9.98 million tonnes of CO₂. The Barcelona Provincial Council supports the municipalities of Barcelona in this endeavour.

Reduction in GHG emissions (tonnes of CO₂/inhabitant)

Source: in-house analysis using official data

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The emission reduction achieved by the province’s citizens since 2005 is equivalent to the CO₂ absorbed by a forest of 998,800 trees each year

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We have decreased energy consumption

The reduction in consumption in the province between 2005 and 2023 has been nearly 13,000 GWh. Reducing consumption also lowers emissions, cuts the energy bill, and helps tackle climate change.

Decrease in consumption in the province (GWh)

Source: in-house analysis using official data

Expanded view

With the energy savings achieved in the province, the streetlights of all municipalities could be lit for 10 years

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Renewables are the way forward

Since 2005, the province as a whole has increased renewable energy production by nearly 4,000 GWh. Through the Renovables 2030 program, the Barcelona Provincial Council has contributed more than €160 million in municipal investment in photovoltaics, biomass, and efficient lighting.