GeneralJune 24, 2026 · 4:18 PM1 min read

    Reduced hours and 'climate leave': How Spain has adapted to heatwaves

    As one of Europe's southern-most nations, Spain is no stranger to extreme heat. So how does it manage? Following devastating floods in 2024, the country has inaugurated a number of measures aimed at reducing the impact of heatwaves on its workforce, from adapting working hours, to even providing a maximum four days of paid leave for climate related difficulties.

    By FRANCE24

    Reduced hours and 'climate leave': How Spain has adapted to heatwaves

    As one of Europe's southern-most nations, Spain is no stranger to extreme heat.

    So how does it manage? Following devastating floods in 2024, the country has inaugurated a number of measures aimed at reducing the impact of heatwaves on its workforce, from adapting working hours, to even providing a maximum four days of paid leave for climate related difficulties.

    Source: France 24 · General
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