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Cruise ship passengers could reach 3.5 million if unregulated
Environment and sustainability. Over 60% of cruise ship passengers stay for just a few hours in the city, resulting in a lower economic impact.
A new sustainable research building at the Campus Diagonal-Besòs
Environment and sustainability. The building includes a yard which will be activated depending on the time of year to reduce the demand for energy, plus a biosphere façade which adapts to the direction of sunlight.
Work gets under way to demolish the Aquarama at the Zoo
Environment and sustainability. The space will occupy a new animal reserve of 3,500 square metres.
Europe recognises Barcelona as a leading city in the green and digital transition
Climate emergency. A thorough process was followed to assess and select the cities, six others of which are in the Spanish state.
Recognition for the best initiatives to achieve sustainability with the 2030 Agenda awards
Environment and sustainability. The period for submitting candidacies is open until 14 June.
Consolidating the coast as the city’s biggest space for outdoor sports
Sport. The Pavelló Blau is a plan for developing the potential of the area and fostering physical activity at along the seafront.
Barcelona Energia now providing service for fourteen municipal councils
Barcelona Energia. The annual energy consumption of these fourteen municipal councils will help avoid 25,000 tonnes of cardon dioxide.
Smart recycling deposits and waste containers for selective waste collection in Sant Andreu del Palomar
Environment and sustainability. A new information point has also been opened and will distribute key fobs for the deposits and containers in Plaça de les Palmeres.
An animal cell and tissue bank to conserve biodiversity
Zoo. The Biobanc will prioritise the conservation of endangered species when it comes to preserving animal biomaterials.
IMC21, an international debate forum to gain a good understanding of the new model of mobility and public transport
Mobility and transport. The first edition of the International Mobility Congress (IMC21) will seek to understand the post-Covid era, and to define a public mobility model for the future.