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Barcelona hosts the 19th National Congress of Arboriculture
Green spaces. International arboriculture experts will be coming together at this meeting.

Electric-vehicle charging with Endolla Barcelona sees a 40% increase
Sustainability. The electro-mobility network now has 18,000 users and 717 charging points.

New plan to cut noise in El Parc i la Llacuna del Poblenou
Prevention and security. The project making its way through the administrative procedure maintains restrictions on opening new music venues, bars, terraces and shops selling alcohol.

Taking care of ourselves in the heat
Health. In the summer, particularly during heatwaves, a change in habits will help us keep cool and keep our homes cool.

Summer works to improve mobility by bike, metro and tram
Urban planning and infrastructures. Forty-seven sets of urban work will be carried out over the summer.

Over 200 climate shelters to beat the heat in the city
Climate emergency. Some 95% of local people will have a climate shelter within ten minutes of their home to protect them from the high temperatures.

Barcelona declared a rent pressure zone
Housing. The decree was signed in line with the new state law on housing.

Open playgrounds all summer
Childhood. Municipal nursery schools are joining the programme this year.

Call for innovative ideas to generate shade in public spaces
Climate emergency. The goal is to reduce heat and protect local people’s health against the effects of climate change.

Free activities at the beaches to celebrate World Ocean Day
Environment. Organised by the Beach Centre from 8 to 15 June.