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Barcelona named as a Resilience Hub
Environment and sustainability. Recognition for efforts to tackle risks on climate and disasters.
The project to improve the rail connection with the port moves forward
Urban planning. The expansion of the port infrastructure will drive a more efficient and sustainable transport network.
Transformation of Via Laietana to get under way in March
The project to remodel the street came from a participatory process with local people, shops and organisations, to prioritise sustainable mobility, walking and the reactivation of the city centre.
Streets and pavements now completed in sector 8 of La Marina del Prat Vermell
La Marina. With an investment of 8.4 million euros, an area of 16,500 square metres and various sections in the streets of Acer, Ascó, Cal Cisó and Motors have been renovated, becoming a whole avenue with two surfaces.
The halt and downturn in activity during the pandemic helps cut CO2 by 824,310 tonnes
The drop is specifically due to the downturn in internal mobility, activity at the port and airport, waste treatment and energy consumption.
Rough sea alert activated
Safety and prevention. People are advised to avoid riverbeds and spots prone to flooding, and not to go to the city’s beaches. To prevent risks, access to breakwaters is prohibited.
Food consumption in the city generates 2.5 million tonnes of CO2 a year
CO2 emissions. Cutting the consumption of animal proteins and increasing the use of seasonal local produce can help reduce this carbon footprint.
Three new L10 sud metro stations come into service
Mobility and transport. It will come into service at 3 pm.
Opened the outbound road tunnel in Glòries
Glòries Tunnel. Shifting traffic below ground and eliminating the old traffic ring has allowed for a green space of over 20,000 square metres to be created.
“Cities Race to Zero”: commitment to halve carbon emissions by 2030
Backed by over a thousand cities, the initiative aims to cut carbon emissions with support from companies, regions and investors.