Argentina
Argentina falls six spots to 59th in the current CCPI. The country receives a very low rating in GHG Emissions, Renewable Energy, and Climate Policy, and a medium in Energy Use.
The newly elected government does not believe in manmade climate change and the wording “climate change” has been removed from all official documents. State representatives are not allowed to participate in Agenda 2030 events.
State of Denial Leading to Stagnation and Regression in Climate Action
The CCPI country experts state there have been no federal improvements to climate policies and some have even regressed. However, some local governments and cities have implemented climate-friendly policies since the new government assumed power. The scientific community and some political forces are trying to halt adverse decisions on climate change action, particularly focusing on the economic impact these have on Argentina’s productive sectors and social justice.
The Argentinian government’s actions are misaligned with the Paris Agreement. The CCPI experts demand that the government take climate change seriously and act to ensure a just energy transition and implement energy efficiency measures.
Key Outcomes
- Argentina falls six spots to 59th in the current CCPI
- The newly elected government does not believe in manmade climate change
- The CCPI experts demand that the government takes climate change seriously, acts to ensure a just energy transition, and implements energy efficiency measures
CCPI Experts
The following national experts agreed to be mentioned as contributors for this year’s CCPI:
- Gabriel Blanco (Centro de Tecnologías Ambientales y Energía, Universidad Nacional del Centro)
- Roque Pedace (foroba)
- Fundacion Bariloche
