Earth Day reminds us that ecological transition depends not only on technology or economics, but also on cooperation between societies. Faced with global challenges, Convivence emerges as an essential condition for building a sustainable balance between humanity, the planet, and models of development.
The screening of “Averroes y Maimónides, luz de al-Andalus” drew a large audience to the Living Library of al-Andalus. Organised as part of the 900th anniversary of the birth of Averroes, the event highlighted the continuing relevance of his intellectual legacy and the growing interest in Andalusian Córdoba.
The debate “Averroes and Maimonides: Paradigms in Troubled Times”, held as part of the “La Palabra Encendida” series, brought together intellectuals and writers in Córdoba to reflect on the contemporary relevance of Averroes’ thought. Manuel Pimentel emphasized reason, justice, and dialogue as essential foundations for convivence in plural societies.
Democracy is not only built in institutions, but also in everyday spaces like bar counters. In these real encounters, conversation—with its tensions and nuances—helps sustain our connection with others and maintain a shared balance.
The International Day of Human Fraternity reminds us that peace is not decreed: it is built through education, respect, and encounter. Inspired by the 2019 Abu Dhabi Declaration, this day calls for transforming diversity into cooperation and making convivence part of everyday life.
International Data Protection Day reminds us that privacy and digital security are also a matter of convivence. Protecting personal data means preserving trust, respecting the dignity of others, and building a more responsible digital citizenship in an increasingly connected world.
In 2026, Matera and Tétouan will serve as the Mediterranean Capitals of Culture and Dialogue. Through festivals, exhibitions, and cooperation projects, both cities will highlight a Mediterranean shaped by exchange, creativity, and encounters between cultures, reaffirming the role of culture as a bridge in times of division.
In his 2025 Christmas speech, Felipe VI placed Convivence at the centre of his message while also offering a broader reflection on today’s social and democratic climate. In a context of growing polarization, the king called for respect, responsibility, and cooperation as the foundations of a shared future.
At a conference held at the Federation of Peñas of Córdoba, Robert Lanquar and historian Virginia Luque reflected on convivence between the three cultures, between myth and history. Through the memory of Qurtuba and the everyday life of the peñas, they presented convivence as a concrete and contemporary practice.
Córdoba and Sidon have been designated 2027 Mediterranean Capitals of Culture and Dialogue by the Union for the Mediterranean and the Anna Lindh Foundation. The initiative promotes a model of cultural and responsible tourism based on convivence, Mediterranean cooperation, and the enhancement of heritage, local communities and intercultural dialogue.
