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30% reduction scenarios. On the other hand, as part of the initial assessment,
the Spanish Government found the flexibility mechanism to be too restrictive.
The Commission’s proposal is extremely beneficial for Spain, as it takes a
picture in 2005 and does not take into account how much each Member State
has reduced until then. Spain’s GHG emissions in 2005 had grown 52% since
1990, when its Kyoto target allows only for +15% compared to 1990. With a 37%
difference above its target, achieving the Kyoto target would be a major
challenge for Spain. Under the new proposal, Spain would have a target of
+31,8% compared to 1990 by 2020; which is much more viable in Spain’s actual
situation.
Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería ICAI Carmen Bunzl Boulet Junio 2008