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A roadmap to shake up the food system and make it fairer, more sustainable and transparent
City Council. The Barcelona Health and Sustainable Food Strategy 2030 is one of the positive results from the city being the world sustainable food capital in 2021.
New bike lane sections to continue enlarging and improving the cycling network
Mobility and transport. The work will strengthen the cyclable connections between districts and with metropolitan municipalities.
Two male hermit ibis from Barcelona Zoo released in Cádiz
Environment. The two male birds will form part of a project to reintroduce the species, which is in danger of extinction.
Tax breaks for reducing or eliminating single-use plastics
Environment and sustainability. Establishments and professionals who do so will enjoy a 10% discount on public prices as from 2023.
Drought alert protocol activated in Barcelona
Drought. Specific measures to save water in services and activities in: green spaces, ornamental fountains, urban cleaning, sports facilities, swimming pools and cleaning vehicles.
Gale alert activated
Safety and prevention. Citizens are recommended to keep away from places exposed to the wind and to take extra care outside.
Using drones will help to improve the beaches’ management and crowd controls
Smart City. The city was able to discover this initiative during Barcelona Innova Week.
On 18 November, mobility changes will be introduced in the four new green hubs and squares in the Eixample district.
Urban planning. The Consell de Cent, Girona, Rocafort and Comte Borrell green hubs, along with the four squares, will be streets prioritised for pedestrians and for local and service traffic. This will involve major changes in the...
Pilot project to programme recharging for electric vehicles in municipal car parks
Mobility. Testing will begin in the BSM car park in the district of Sarrià - Sant Gervasi.
Nou Barris gets Christmas under way with the ceremony to switch on the lights
Christmas. The City Council will be investing 2.3 million euros in street lighting in the city this year.