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European Capital of Democracy
As the first European Capital of Democracy, Barcelona is offering an extensive cycle of activities. Find out more and take part!
Decidim Barcelona
Discover Barcelona City Council’s digital participatory platform to build a more democratic city. Enter, take part and decide.
Barcelona, Digital City
Check out all the resources from the City Council to drive innovation and the digitalisation of the city, plus the different projects putting new technologies within everybody’s reach.
Caring City
Barcelona is committed to democratising care work and has a Barcelona Cuida space available for promoting exchanges and networking among the city’s main carers. Find out all about it!
Guide on the use of non-sexist language
Published by Barcelona City Council, this guide is a decalogue for improving the visibility of women in everyday communication and breaking down stereotypes which foster inequalities between people.
Social and solidarity economy
Find out about and take part in organisations and initiatives that are helping to create a social and solidarity economy in Barcelona. Keep up to date with what's going on!
Domini .barcelona
Get involved in your city with the .barcelona domain. Associate your digital identity with Barcelona’s values.
Commitment to the Agenda 2030
Find out about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in the environmental, social, economic and institutional fields and get involved.
Sustainable Food
Get involved in promoting healthy and sustainable diets and boosting local economies!
Xarxa Barcelona + Sostenible
Discover the network of organisations committed to environmental, social and economic sustainability that strive to make Barcelona a responsible place that cares for its people and the environment, and join their cause.
Neighbourhood Plan
Programme aimed at reducing inequalities between Barcelona neighbourhoods, backing access to income, services, urban quality and welfare.
Radars
The City Council is promoting the Radars project to mitigate the effects of loneliness and prevent situations that pose a risk for the elderly. Join in.
Handbook for intercultural communication
Discover how to use language inclusively and with an intercultural perspective, to promote the recognition of and bring visibility to existint cultures in Barcelona and to tackle racism, discrimination and exclusion.
Inclusive-communication guide
Consult this guide, which is published by Barcelona City Council, for promoting inclusive communication and language reflecting the diversity of society.
Barcelona, global city
Find out about the projects, agreements, town twinnings and initiatives that Barcelona is backing under the framework of strategy for international cooperation and relations.
Digital innovation at the Canòdrom
The iconic Canòdrom building at Av. Meridiana becomes a new digital innovation and democracy centre to learn about technology from a critical perspective and promote digital rights and duties.
Open data
Information on the public sector open to all citizens and in digital format, to promote its reuse.
BCN Antirumors
The Barcelona Anti-Rumours Network, along with the City Council and various organisations, associations and individuals, are working together for a city free of xenophobic and racist rumours.
Be a part of the Climate Plan
Find out about all the things you can do to combat climate change and become familiar with Barcelona’s climate emergency declaration so we can tackle the main challenges.
InnoBA
InnoBA is a Barcelona Activa facility offering activities, specialist services, research, training, opportunities for experimentation and project incubation, all within the sphere of the social and solidarity economy (SSE) and socioeconomic innovation.
Be a part of Agròpolis
A communal and public space to transform Barcelona’s food system. Agròpolis brings together organisations working for a fairer, healthier and more sustainable food system, through food sovereignty and agroecology values.
A more productive and inclusive 22@
The 22@ project is being driven by an urban renewal proposal which maintains its dynamism and economic potential. Find out more at the new 22@ office!
OPEN STREETS
This initiative for enjoying the city and fighting against the climate emergency opens up some of Barcelona streets to the people every weekend, turning them into open and healthy spaces.
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The blog centre
Want to know what else is on the Internet? We have compiled a collection of websites and blogs to help you make the most of the city
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DECODE
A European project for enabling the public to reclaim public data and promoting its use for the common good.
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Coòpolis
Barcelona cooperative cultural centre fostering and promoting the social and solidarity economy in the city. [Ca]
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Paral·lel 62
A cultural space committed to promoting citizen participation and to a quality programme. [Ca]
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DIOMCOOP
Work cooperative with alternatives for people working as unauthorised street hawkers.
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PAM A PAM
Responsible consumerism and Solidarity Economy options in your area, with the “Pam a Pam” collaborative map, a SETEM and Solidarity Economy Network initiative. [Es]
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Pont Alimentari
A project for reducing food waste. [Ca]
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Third sector map
Catalan social organisations map. [Ca]
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Electronics Watch
An observatory that works to improve employment conditions in the electronics industry.
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Voices and music for integration
A social project whose activities show music’s capacity to integrate. [Es]
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Calabria 66
This is a project that aims to create synergies between the various areas promoting the Sant Antoni neighbourhood’s citizen network. [Ca]
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Hangar
A centre for artistic research and production that provides creators with support at every stage of a project.
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Murs Lliures
Is legally authorised to manage public spaces so artists can paint their works on Barcelona’s exposed walls.
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Conector
All information related to start-ups and events to present projects. [Es]
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Mob barcelona
Site for work, events and presentations for entrepreneurs.
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Meet bcn
Blog containing information for new entrepreneurs and people interested in coworking. [Ca]
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Barceloneta Community Plan
Community work initiative to improve the quality of life in the neighbourhood. [Ca]
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Energía sostenible
Learn more about sustainability, and energy efficiency and development. [Es]
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Verkami
Launch your project through crowdfunding.
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Social.cat
Website with the latest news and updates on the social sector, and calendar of conferences and workshops in this field. [Ca]
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Voluntariat lleng.
Initiative to practice Catalan through conversation and language partners. [Ca]
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Banc dels aliments
Want to collaborate with the Food Bank? Check out its initiatives. [Es]
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Espigoladors
Non-profit organisation working to combat food waste and helping empower people at risk of social exclusion. [Es]
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Xarxanet
Meeting point for volunteer associations and citizens. [Ca]
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Banc del temps
Find the time bank nearest to you. [Es]
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Amics per la UNESCO de Barcelona
An association that works to promote UNESCO’s values from the local arena.