The Canary Islands Government’s Ecological Transition and Energy Ministry will have a budget of €142.43 million for 2027. This follows the end of the Recovery and Resilience Mechanism, which provided over €311 million in 2026. The budget reflects a 0.36% increase in regular funding as it transitions to standard policies.
Cabinet member Mariano H. Zapata noted that this budget phase focuses on consolidating public services like healthcare, education, housing, and social action. The Ministry aims to ensure energy supply security, enhance biodiversity protection, and strengthen wildfire prevention efforts.
The energy sector will see significant investment, with €61.26 million allocated—up 5.41% from last year. Key goals include promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy, with particular emphasis on assisting families and the third sector in self-consumption and energy savings. Funding for these initiatives will rise from €2.11 million to €6.77 million. Additionally, €1 million will support the energy needs of desalination plants on La Gomera.
Zapata described the budget as unprecedented support for families to engage in the energy transition while reducing electricity bills.
In biodiversity, the budget will grow by 16.58% to €11.68 million, focusing on habitat tracking and endangered species protection using tools like BIOCAN. Furthermore, €10.3 million will fund firefighting and prevention measures across islands like La Gomera, El Hierro, and La Palma.
The National Parks programme will receive €13.17 million to manage and conserve key areas, including Garajonay and Timanfaya.
The Directorate General for Environmental Quality will have €18.29 million, mainly for upgrading the Zurita environmental complex. There will also be €2.5 million allocated for circular economy projects.
The Deputy Ministry for Climate Change will retain €13.40 million to enhance collaboration with local authorities, progress the Climate Refuge Network, and expand the Canary Climate Action Office.
Zapata emphasised the need for efficient resource management in light of the end of extraordinary funding, stressing the importance of effective administration to make the most of allocated funds. He also called on the Spanish government to release €230 million in pending funds to support further transitions.
