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Climate and energy

Russian LNG tanker at sunset at sea (28/04/2020). A vibrant orange sky illuminates the scene, reflected in the sea, contrasting with the tanker, which appears as a shadow on the water.
Climate and energy Analyses

The rise of the LNG dark fleet as a symptom of a new gas order

The emergence of an LNG shadow fleet is an unintended consequence of the extensive sanctions imposed on Russia’s energy sector.

By Ignacio Urbasos Arbeloa
03 Dec 2025 //
17 mins Reading time
COP30 official logo. Belém, Brazil.
Climate and energy Events

Elcano at COP30

13 Nov 2025 //
2 mins Reading time
Banner with the official COP30 logo in the vicinity of the venue in Belém, Brazil.
Climate and energy Events

Roundtable ‘COP30: From the Paris Agreement to Belém. Outcomes, challenges, and proposals’

The event analyses the outcomes of the Belém Summit and their implications for climate actio and the economy of both the EU and Spain.

13 Nov 2025 //
3 mins Reading time
Digital generated image of H2 hydrogen molecule made out of liquid on green background.
Climate and energy Events

Geopolitics meets green transition: the role of Spain in Europe’s energy future

This event examines how Spain’s energy transition can also contribute to advancing towards an Energy Union.

10 Oct 2025 //
2 mins Reading time
Wind turbine in the foreground of a green field in Villers-le-Bouillet, near Liège (Belgium), under a blue sky with clouds, with more wind turbines visible on the horizon.
Climate and energy Policy Papers

Ready to compete: European pathways to overcome energy rivalry

The EU prefers energy cooperation and, although it has assets, it is not ready to compete with powers such as Russia, China or the US.

By Gonzalo Escribano
10 Jul 2025 //
5 mins Reading time
20250701 policy paper el agua en espana
Climate and energy Events

Presentation of the Elcano Policy Paper: ‘Water in Spain: citizens’ opinions, attitudes and priorities’

Presentation of the Elcano Policy Paper ‘Water in Spain: citizens' opinions, attitudes and priorities’, which will take place on 1 July 2025.

11 Jun 2025 //
2 mins Reading time
Image of the workshop 'Geopolitical pathways for the energy transition'. Hand-drawn world map in grey with a blue spiral.
Climate and energy Events

Workshop ‘Geopolitical pathways for the energy transition: Industrial and trade policies in China, the EU and the US’

How do China, the EU and the US approach the energy transition from a geopolitical, industrial and commercial perspective?

27 May 2025 //
2 mins Reading time
Daytime view of the floating LNG terminal in Brunsbüttel (Germany), a port featuring ships, cranes, an industrial plant, wind turbines, and an electrical substation, where the sea meets vast green areas. Russia
Climate and energy Analyses

The end of the war in Ukraine and the future of the EU-Russia energy relation

What are the prospects of Russian energy returning to the EU after a potential cessation of hostilities in Ukraine?

By Ignacio Urbasos Arbeloa
10 Apr 2025 //
21 mins Reading time
Sparkling river lined with pines and trees under a cloudy sky in the village of Gäddede, Sweden
Climate and energy Experts Comments

European water resilience in changing times

In the EU and globally, water is becoming a challenge but also a key lever for strengthening economic resilience in changing times.

By Elena López Gunn, Sofía Tirado Sarti, Andrea Briones
24 Mar 2025 //
11 mins Reading time

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Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un enter a room, surrounded by several individuals. In the foreground, the flags of North Korea and Russia are seen in a blurred focus, symbolizing the diplomatic significance of the meeting.

Seminar “Facing the North Korea-Russia alliance: EU-ROK strategies for deterrence and cooperation”

April 22, 2026

The modern COP30 building entrance in Belem, Brazil, featuring a bronze-colored metal latticework. On the facade, the flags of Brazil and the United Nations stand out against the brown-toned design. The United Nations Climate Change logo is displayed, along with the words “United Nations Climate Change” and the phrase "COP30 Brazil Amazonia Belem 2025".

From the Paris Agreement to the future of climate negotiations after COP30

April 22, 2026

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From region to world: geographical analysis of China’s global presence

April 21, 2026

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