Political, socioeconomic, and technological changes. We are immersed in
major changes that are deserving of geopolitical analysis. To see where we
are and where we are heading, together with the Barcelona International
Studies Institute, we will debate on new industrial and technological
challenges in this series of seminars.
The European Union set a target for the business sector to invest 2% of GDP
in R&D. How is the convergence of Spain and Portugal towards this goal
progressing?
What is society’s opinion regarding the possible impacts of science and
technology? Establishing citizen participation mechanisms is necessary to
generate confidence and detect points for improvement.
In Spain and Portugal, the proportion of innovative companies, and the
degree to which these collaborate with other companies and organisations,
is below the EU-27 average.
How do children with neurodevelopmental disorders feel emotionally? This
study reveals more depression, anxiety, and difficulties regulating
emotions, especially when there are multiple diagnoses, and calls for
including families as a key part of of assessment and intervention.
In Spain, climate change adaptation is already underway: shifts in
consumption, new household practices and growing awareness in the face of
more extreme conditions. This analysis explores how we respond and which
factors shape our ability to adapt.
The perception of the climate crisis is high, but action remains limited.
This study reveals how emotions, beliefs and social factors influence our
response in the face of the environmental challenge.