Rangelands, the focus of the 2026 World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, are essential to the lives of millions of people and to the balance of ecosystems. Drawing on this international campaign, the Forum reflects on the relationship between protecting the natural world and building a more sustainable Convivence.
The exceptionally early heat episode recorded across Western Europe in May 2026 reminds us that climate change is now part of everyday life. Beyond its environmental consequences, it raises social, public health, and cultural challenges that directly affect our ability to live together and shape our shared future.
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.
