Implementation of the 2030 Agenda Sustainable Development Goals in Spain

Alejandra Boto-Álvarez and Roberto García-Fernández
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Alejandra Boto-Álvarez: Department of Public Law, Faculty of Law, University of Oviedo, Avenida del Cristo, s/n, 33071 Oviedo, Spain

Sustainability, 2020, vol. 12, issue 6, 1-31

Abstract: This paper examines the implementation status of sustainable development goals (SDG) in Spain and explores the extent to which the country will be able to meet European standards in sustainability by the year 2030 within the current regulation and praxis. Based on data retrieved from official statistics supplied by Eurostat for a set of indicators useful to monitor the goals our calculations prognosticate whether Spain will reach the European Union average values. The display of each relevant indicator is provided, as well as discussion on their evolution and some recommendations for an effective implementation of SDG on the mid-term, notwithstanding the peculiar political and socio-economic situation in the country. The study proves that Spain needs to adopt urgent regulatory measures and public policies in order to fulfill its commitment to the 2030 Agenda. Otherwise, if the ongoing trend continues, most of the Spanish indicators will not reach the European average values in the overwhelming majority of the goals, including areas as relevant as the struggle for education or environment.

Keywords: sustainable development goals (SDG); agenda 2030; taxation; sustainability; Spain; European Union (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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