Argentina

Argentina ranks 58th in the CCPI – among the very low performing countries. The country receives a very low rating in GHG Emissions and Climate Policy, a medium in Energy Use and a low in Renewables.

The government under President Javier Milei, in power since December 2023, denies human-made climate change. Consequently, all related institutions and programs have been dismantled. The CCPI country experts note no progress compared with last year. The government is prioritising the expansion of oil and gas infrastructure and production for export. The few existing climate-related initiatives are driven by local governments, such as sustainable mobility projects in Buenos Aires. Internationally, Argentina opposes stronger climate policy ambitions, including actions under the 2030 Agenda. The country plans to present its next Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) at the UN climate conference (COP30).

No policy to support renewables investment, with oil and gas exports being promoted

While the government’s free-market approach allows private investment in renewable energy, no active policy support is promoting it. Instead, oil and gas are being advanced as key export sectors, with gas increasingly used as a substitute for oil.

The experts point out that some biodiversity and sustainable agriculture targets exist but remain isolated and contradictory to the government’s stance. Meanwhile, uncontrolled deforestation and wildfires are rising. Argentina remains a major producer of soy, maize, and other crops, with considerable potential for biofuel production.

The experts demand that the government take climate change seriously and act to ensure a just energy transition.

Key Outcomes

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)
• Carlos Tanides
• Daniel  Bouille (Fundacion Bariloche)