Argentina

Argentina is down four ranks and now at 53rd in the CCPI, as an overall low performer. Argentina earns a low rating in the Renewable Energy and Climate Policy categories, very low in GHG Emissions, and medium in Energy Use.

The country’s nationally determined contribution (NDC) aims at achieving net zero by 2050.

More climate action across all sectors are needed

The economic crisis led Argentina to expand its fossil fuel extraction infrastructure. Gas is considered a bridge fuel, and this narrative has also led to additional fossil fuel infrastructure, which the CCPI country experts criticise.

Argentina has passed an electromobility law, which the CCPI country experts welcome, though they do worry about the impacts of lithium mining.

The experts generally ask for more climate ambition across all sectors. Specific demands include expanded renewable energy, reduced fossil fuel subsidies, and concrete action plans for meeting the NDC target.

Key Outcomes

CCPI experts

The following national experts agreed to be mentioned as contributors for this year’s CCPI:

• Enrique Maurtua Konstantinidis