Category: Spain

Spain’s Powerful Approach to Strengthening Agricultural Communities

November 22, 2019

Agriculture is a critical social, economic and environmental industry to many countries around the world. Agricultural land use and management directly impacts the local environment. These outcomes can mean the difference between striving or struggling local economies.  Spain has the second largest landmass in Europe dedicated to agriculture. They produce the highest amount of olives … More Spain’s Powerful Approach to Strengthening Agricultural Communities

How ESADE is Building the Leaders of Tomorrow

August 19, 2019

Education is critical for the next generation of business leaders to understand how to balance purpose and profit. Around the world, universities are coupling research with curriculum to help students build not just knowledge but also the skills required to tackle social issues in a business environment.  ESADE, in Spain is ranked in the top 25 … More How ESADE is Building the Leaders of Tomorrow

The Innovative Global Network Tackling Climate Change

July 18, 2019

Summer in Spain is in full swing and the days seem to keep getting hotter and hotter, with extreme weather events like heat waves becoming the norm. On a hot Spanish day in Valencia, I was fortunate enough to meet with Jose-Luis Muñoz, the Director of EIT Climate KIC in Spain. Instead of being in a … More The Innovative Global Network Tackling Climate Change

5 Ways the Spanish Government is Leading the Global Goals Agenda

July 12, 2019

With just over 10 years to go to reach the United Nations’ The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), strong and urgent action must be taken now. There are 17 goals that create a global blueprint to ensure no one is left behind, focusing on protecting people and planet in all forms across the world. The goals … More 5 Ways the Spanish Government is Leading the Global Goals Agenda

The Zone Of Hope: How Virtual Reality is Visualising Climate Change

July 7, 2019

The Aigües de Barcelona (Barcelona Water Authority) are behind the latest virtual reality experience in Barcelona, called The Zone of Hope. However this one has a twist. It is a virtual reality experience about climate change that allows you to travel in time and understand the environmental impacts in 2038, 2068 and 2093. Naturally, this … More The Zone Of Hope: How Virtual Reality is Visualising Climate Change

Declaring a Climate Emergency as a University: UPF Barcelona

July 4, 2019

Climate strikes have swept the world recently with Extinction Rebellion, Greta Thunberg and Fridays for Future demanding action be taken on climate change. The strikes have brought global attention to one of the world’s greatest social and environmental issues of our age. However, what do these strikes mean? Is it just a moment in time, … More Declaring a Climate Emergency as a University: UPF Barcelona

4 Ingredients That Put Barcelona On The Startup Map

June 29, 2019

The culture of Barcelona draws people from around the world. With incredible buildings, great food and amazing night life, Barcelona attracts 32 million tourists per year. With a population of approximately 1.6 million people, the streets are an endless stream of foreign selfie takers and food connoisseurs.  Barcelona is also home to La Sagrada Familia … More 4 Ingredients That Put Barcelona On The Startup Map