Cyprus News Agency

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called for a broad "State Pact" to tackle climate change, stressing that the priorities are protecting human lives, safeguarding populated areas, and combating wildfires and climate-related disasters.

"Our priority is to protect people's lives, safeguard population centers, and fight the fires," Sanchez said, adding that preventive measures should also be strengthened alongside firefighting efforts and post-disaster recovery.

Noting that the impacts of climate change are becoming increasingly severe, Sanchez said: "I once again call for an agreement on a State Pact in the face of the Climate Emergency, in order to respond to the increasingly extreme effects of climate change."