The regional administration has expressed strong opposition to the facility becoming a purely academic structure. According to the government, the center must possess effective capabilities for research, prediction, mitigation, and coordination of responses to volcanic risks in the archipelago.
The initial agreement established that the main headquarters would be located in La Palma, while Tenerife would host one of its technical departments. The Government of the Canary Islands insists that the body must act as a unified coordination center integrating the work of all relevant public entities.
“"If the intention is just more smoke, creating an academic seat that does not manage, research, predict, mitigate, or alleviate, then the Government of the Canary Islands will obviously not be in that picture."
The regional executive highlighted that budget allocations are already in place from the Island Councils (Cabildos), the Government of Spain, and the regional government. The goal is to ensure the center has the necessary resources to fulfill its public service and safety mandate regarding volcanic activity.
