Spanish Study Finds Strong Pro-Environment Views Despite Political Context

A new study by the Fundación BBVA reveals that a vast majority of Spaniards hold strong pro-environmental values, with an average interest in nature of 7.6 out of 10 Source: infobae. The research, based on over 2,000 interviews conducted in June 2026, shows that these attitudes persist despite adverse socioeconomic and political contexts.

Key findings

• The idea that 'the planet Earth is a jewel to preserve' scores 9.6/10, and nature 'inspires peace and tranquility' at 9.2/10 Source: elconfidencial.
• Spaniards perceive nature's balance as fragile and easily altered by human activity, with an average of 8.6/10 Source: infobae.
• 68% consider animal extinction a very serious problem, and 65% say the same about habitat destruction Source: infobae.
• Trust in the environmental protection unit of the Civil Guard (Seprona) is rated at 7.1/10 Source: infobae.

Biodiversity and conservation

Biodiversity is seen as essential to a country's wealth, averaging 9.2/10 (one article cites 9.4) Source: infobae; elconfidencial. The Iberian lynx is the most cited endangered species (56%), followed by the wolf (17%) and brown bear (15%) . A majority () support reintroducing threatened species even if it restricts farming or livestock .