Climate change in Gibraltar

Climate change affects various aspects of the environment in Gibraltar.

Greenhouse gas emissions

According to the US Energy Information Administration, greenhouse gas emissions in Gibraltar amounted to 135 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent per capita.[1] The methodology that behind the project was criticised by John Cortes, the Gibraltar Minister for health and the environment, because a large proportion of emissions classified as being of Gibraltar were due to the international shipping industry.[2]

Transport accounted for 44.6% of greenhouse gas emissions during 2020.[3]

Impacts

Underwater heatwaves

An underwater heatwave was observed in the strait of Gibraltar in 2023.[4] Similar events are predicted to become more common by the World Meteorological Organization.[4]

Response

In 2014, the Government of Gibraltar signed an 5 megawatt power purchasing agreement with Eco Wave Power, an Israeli company.[5]

In 2024, the Government of Gibraltar opened a tender for rooftop solar arrays for selected sites.[6]

References

  1. ^ "World carbon emissions: the league table of every country". The Guardian. 2012-06-21. Archived from the original on 2025-01-04. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
  2. ^ Cortes, John (2012-07-17). "Gibraltar's carbon emissions". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 2016-07-19. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
  3. ^ Bartlett, Debbie (2023-01-18). "Gibraltar's greenhouse gas emissions report can now be read online". Sur in English. Archived from the original on 2023-01-19. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
  4. ^ a b Kaminski, Isabella (2023-08-04). "Could warmer ocean temperatures be a sign climate change has progressed further than we thought?". BBC Future. Archived from the original on 2025-03-30. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
  5. ^ Clapperton, Guy (2015-07-20). "Gibraltar: on the crest of a wave". New Statesman. Archived from the original on 2021-09-26. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
  6. ^ Jowett, Patrick (2024-12-13). "Gibraltar opens tender for rooftop solar arrays". PV magazine. Archived from the original on 2025-01-17. Retrieved 2025-03-30.
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