SubjectSafety and prevention
A day in the life of Barcelona
In the course of a day, 1,660,314 people constantly breathing and on the move generate a great number of movements, interactions, needs, aspirations… In a year, 11,...
Tropical nights, torrid nights, a new climate risk
One of the indicators of climate change is the rise in temperature, which increases the risk of mortality in the elderly or those suffering from chronic...
Health beyond Covid-19
Covid-19 has posed a huge challenge for all public health services and has had an unequal impact on the population of Barcelona, depending on age, neighbourhood and...
Urban violenceThe Pablo Hasél ruckus
Certain collective actions carried out in the streets and squares of our cities are expressions of defiance that can take the conflictive nature, by definition, of...
Urban violenceBehind Barcelona’s barricades
Does the burning of rubbish bins as a form of protest on the streets of Barcelona correspond to flames of social revolt that evoke the spirit of the Rose of Fire? Or...
Urban violenceChanges and trends in the perception of security
Conflict is inherent to life in society, and the pursuit of security in coexistence is a universal need. Zero risk is impossible. The causes of conflict evolve and,...
Urban violenceViolence, amidst noise and silence
We cannot discuss the violence of young people without considering the position or the discourses on the basis of which they have previously felt violated. Violence...
Urban violenceA security model that builds trust
Does the paradigm of traditional security, with territorial integrity, national sovereignty and public order as assets to be protected, suffice to tackle emerging...
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