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Diego Pérez González

BBVA Research

Economist

Diego Pérez González joined BBVA Research in 2025 as an Economist in the Economics of Climate Change team. His main areas of interest include macroeconomics, macroeconometrics and the analysis of the impact of climate change on economic activity. His work focuses on integrating macroeconomic and climate dynamics to assess risks, opportunities and the effects of the transition towards a low-carbon economy.

Before rejoining the team as an Economist, Diego worked at BBVA Research as a Research Analyst in the same team. He later continued his career at the European Central Bank, in the Directorates General Economics and International & European Relations, where he served as a Trainee and Research Analyst.

Diego holds a degree in Economics from the University of Oviedo and a master’s in Macroeconomic Policy and Financial Markets from the Barcelona School of Economics.

Latest publications

Global | COP30: Summit Inertia is not Enough

November 26, 2025

COP30 brought modest but real advances in adaptation, finance and just transition, despite failing to close the ambition gap or add enforcement. Systemic inertia persists, yet Brazil’s leadership in forest finance and new trade-climate items offers a positive signal.

Türkiye | The impact of climate change on tourism demand in Türkiye

November 12, 2024

Tourism activities are highly dependent on weather conditions, and hence, vulnerable to the impact of climate change. Our analysis of Turkish tourism demand within the context of climate conditions points to possible changes in seasonality and quantity of tourism flows across provinces, depending on their tourism type.

Spain | The Impact of Climate Change on Tourism Demand in Spain

September 20, 2024

Climate is a relevant factor in the choice of a tourist destination. Changes in climate conditions could alter the seasonal and geographical pattern of tourism in Spain, with the impact depending on the adaptation policies implemented.