This legislation outlines Spain’s foreign policy concerning sustainable development and global solidarity, with a focus on promoting awareness, critical knowledge, and understanding of global dimensions of sustainable development and solidarity within Spanish society. It delineates the roles and responsibilities of the public administration in addressing these issues, including procedures, financing mechanisms, and outcome evaluations. Additionally, the law aims to foster transformative engagement, social participation, and volunteering for global sustainable development through collaboration with social organisations and non-governmental development organisations (NGDOs).
A key feature of the law is the establishment of Training Centres and Cultural Centres in certain partner countries by the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID). These centres will be tasked with providing capacity-building and training activities, as well as facilitating cultural cooperation initiatives for sustainable development within the scope of AECID’s expertise in these areas.
The legislation reflects Spain’s commitment to promoting sustainable development on a global scale and fostering a sense of global solidarity among its citizens. It recognises the importance of educating and engaging the public on global challenges and encourages active participation in initiatives aimed at achieving sustainable development goals. By establishing mechanisms for collaboration with partner countries and supporting capacity-building efforts, Spain aims to contribute to global efforts towards a more sustainable and equitable future.
Overall, this legislative framework provides a structured approach to Spain’s engagement in sustainable development and global solidarity, emphasising the importance of education, collaboration, and social participation in addressing global challenges and advancing towards a more sustainable world.
Full name (English): Law 1/2023 of 20 February on Cooperation for Sustainable Development and Global Solidarity
