# Climate crisis impacts on Spanish urban environments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/climate-crisis-impacts-on-spanish-urban-environments > Updated: 2026-10-03T15:31:22.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. A study published in The Lancet indicates that Spanish cities are currently unprepared to manage the escalating climate crisis, noting that climate change is already increasing healthcare demands and deaths related to global warming. The report, ‘The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change 2026 European Cities Report’, highlights that one third of the urban population is at higher health risk due to population density and age demographics. Following these findings, reports indicate a significant decline in urban tree populations across Spain, driven by extreme weather, fire risks, and urban development. In Madrid, the number of mature trees decreased by nearly 20% between 2019 and 2022. Factors such as severe weather events, like the Filomena frost and DANA storms, as well as urban planning preferences for paved plazas, have contributed to the removal of vegetation. In Málaga, the removal of a historic ficus tree for safety reasons prompted local protests. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-03: Spanish cities face declining urban tree populations Urban tree populations in Spanish cities like Madrid and Málaga are declining due to extreme weather, fire concerns, and urban development models that prioritize hard surfaces over greenery. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-cities-face-declining-urban-tree-populations ### 2026-09-09: Spanish cities unprepared for climate crisis, Lancet study finds A Lancet study warns that Spanish cities are unprepared for the climate crisis, with 26 million people living in urban areas facing increased health risks due to density and aging populations. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-cities-unprepared-for-climate-crisis-lancet-study-finds --- Cite as: Climate crisis impacts on Spanish urban environments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/climate-crisis-impacts-on-spanish-urban-environments