El País and Acciona are organizing a live forum in Barcelona to discuss the city's urban mobility and decarbonization efforts.

The event focuses on the transition toward sustainable transport, addressing how the city can balance territorial cohesion with the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions.

The forum, titled "50 años de movilidad urbana en Barcelona: Tras la huella de la descarbonización," is scheduled for Thursday, June 11, at 10:30 local time [1, 2]. The discussion will analyze the evolution of transport over a 50-year period [2].

Experts will examine the environmental impact of city transit and the challenges of achieving full decarbonization. Participants include Cristina Martínez de Bartolomé, the financial director of Silence [1].

The organizers intend to explore the social implications of mobility changes, specifically how infrastructure affects the connectivity of different city sectors. This includes an assessment of how the city has moved from traditional transit models to modern, low-emission alternatives.

By reviewing five decades of urban planning, the forum aims to identify the successes and failures of Barcelona's transit strategy. The event seeks to provide a roadmap for future infrastructure projects that prioritize both efficiency and ecological sustainability [1, 2].

“50 años de movilidad urbana en Barcelona: Tras la huella de la descarbonización”

This forum represents a critical look at the intersection of urban planning and climate goals. By analyzing a half-century of data, Barcelona aims to transition from a car-centric model to a decarbonized system, serving as a potential blueprint for other Mediterranean cities facing similar density and pollution challenges.