During the third Sustainability Conference organized by Redeia in Madrid, the importance of integrating the territory, nature, and people in the energy transition was highlighted. This event, which coincided with Redeia's 40th anniversary, sought to emphasize its role as the main facilitator of the ecological transition in Spain. Cristina Monge, a political scientist and the person responsible for opening the meeting, underscored the current climate emergency, calling for turning risks into opportunities with social justice. Beatriz Corredor, president of Redeia, stated that sustainability has been the central axis since the foundation of the company, insisting that the energy transition must be inclusive for all territories.
The meeting also addressed the value of natural capital and how forest management must evolve in the face of climate change. Representatives such as Virginia Barcones and Félix Romero discussed the challenges and costs associated with the mismanagement and abandonment of forests. Moreover, the debate broadened to the geopolitical dimension, highlighting the need for Europe to strengthen its energy autonomy. Gonzalo Escribano of the Real Instituto Elcano emphasized Spain's strategic advantage in renewable resources, while Pedro Fresco warned about the importance of achieving social acceptance to avoid conflicts. The day concluded by affirming that the energy transition is an integral transformative process for the Spanish economy and society.
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