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Commitment to Doñana: 831 million euros within the framework of the Agreement

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The Andalusian and Spanish governments have mobilized more than €831 million within the Doñana Agreement, increasing investment in water infrastructure, sustainability, and conservation of the natural area. The Doñana Dialogue Forum has been created to improve governance and coordination between administrations. In addition, funds have been allocated for the agricultural, fishing, and livestock sectors, as well as for forest restoration and the protection of the Iberian lynx and wetlands, consolidating the commitment to the preservation of this unique enclave.

The Government of Juanma Moreno and the Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge have strengthened their commitment to the conservation of Doñana National Park after mobilizing more than 831 million euros within the Doñana Agreement. Within the framework of the agreement's Monitoring Committee, both administrations have decided to establish the Doñana Dialogue Forum. to improve the common governance of this natural enclave.

Increased investment in Doñana

Since the signing of the Doñana Agreement, the Government of Juanma Moreno has mobilized a total of 831,27 million euros, representing a 14% increase over the initial commitment of 728,86 million. Of this amount, €345,43 million has already been spent, representing 47,39% of the total budget.

With the aim of strengthening cooperation between administrations, it has been agreed that creation of the Doñana Dialogue ForumThis workspace will include six representatives from each administration and will establish a stable meeting schedule, a relationship protocol, and joint working tools to ensure effective management of the protected area.

Boosting water infrastructure

One of the key axes of the sustainability strategy has been the improvement of the water infrastructure, whose budget has increased by 88 million euros, reaching 422,8 million. By January 2025, 158,7 million euros have been spent on water supply, sanitation, and treatment projects.

Support for the fishing, agricultural and livestock sectors

The fishing sector has received a investment of 23,5 million euros, with management plans for species such as coquina, clam and octopus, as well as local development and aquaculture strategies. In the agricultural and livestock sector, the committed investment amounts to €251,5 million, of which €79,8 million has been implemented, with programs for farm modernization and the promotion of organic farming.

In forestry and natural environment restoration, The Andalusian government has allocated 21,3 million euros for the improvement of habitats. and the elimination of invasive species. To date, 43,72% of these actions have been completed, including the restoration of the Las Peñuelas forest fire and the creation of ecological corridors.

Investment in the protection of the Doñana Natural Area

The performances within the The Doñana Natural Area has increased its budget by 14,34 million euros., reaching a total of 110,64 million. Among the outstanding actions These include the acquisition of strategic properties such as Veta La Palma and Tierras Bajas, the improvement of Iberian lynx habitats, and the restoration of wetlands.

They have been executed 1,5 million euros in land use planning measures, including monitoring of the Special Plan for Irrigated Areas located north of the Doñana Forest Crown (PEORCFD) and the creation of the Technical Office to monitor the plan. In addition, the Andalusian Government has launched additional renaturalization assistance in the municipalities within the scope of the plan.

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