Spain has created a program to investigate climate disinformation, with a funding package of 3.5 million euros aimed at supporting research initiatives in this field. The program aims to better understand the phenomenon of climate-related disinformation and combat the spread of false information on this issue.
The funding will be distributed to projects and initiatives that contribute to a better understanding of the problem, allowing researchers to study the strategies used to spread climate disinformation. This approach reflects the growing concern of European governments with the impact that disinformation can have on environmental policies and public opinion.
The creation of this program comes in a context where climate disinformation has become a relevant issue globally, with frequent criticism that groups with interests in the fossil fuel industry have propagated misleading information to question the scientific consensus on climate change.
