At SAMSO, we reaffirm our commitment to transparency and the democratic strengthening of the energy and environmental sector. For this reason, we are participating as a collaborating entity in the development of the Conama 2026 Barometer, a strategic initiative of the Conama Foundation to gauge the state of environmental governance in Spain. Its objective is to analyze the perception of the environmental professional sector on three key areas of environmental governance in Spain.
- Access to information
- Public participation in decision-making
- Access to environmental justice.
What do we analyze in this Barometer?
The survey focuses on the three fundamental pillars of the Aarhus Convention, which are essential for a fair and effective ecological transition:
- Access to information: Is current environmental management transparent and accessible?
- Public participation: Do we have a real say in strategic decision-making?
- Environmental justice: Are there effective mechanisms to ensure compliance with environmental rights?
A pluralistic view based on technical experience
This study seeks to gather practical knowledge from professionals with diverse profiles: from public administrations and companies to academia and social organizations. The results will not only identify challenges and opportunities for improvement in our country, but will also serve as a basis for designing the content of the next National Environment Congress (Conama), consolidating more participatory and transparent governance. Participation is completely anonymous, and the data collected will be a key tool for the design of future environmental policies.
*This research has been funded by the Ministry for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge, but does not express the opinion of the same.
