As part of a series of events in six RECETAS cities, the RECETAS team in Barcelona invites you to mark World Mental Health Day 2025. A unique occasion to explore how we can integrate nature and social connection to alleviate loneliness.

Take part in the Barcelona event

Come and join us in Barcelona, for an engaging event where we will foster cross-sectoral dialogues and (re)connect with partners, stakeholders, and policymakers working in the intersection of nature and health on a regional, national, and international level – Find all the practical information about the event!

• Date: October 7, 2025, from 08:30h to 13:30h
• Venue: Pavelló Ave Maria, Jardins de la Maternitat (Travessera de les Corts, 131, 08028) – Location map
• Register for the event
• Programme of the event
• Speakers of the event
• Sessions will be in Catalan, Spanish and English, with translation available.

Main themes:

• Overview of Loneliness and related policy strategies, with welcoming remarks from Esteve Fernández, Secretary of Public Health of the Department of Health of Catalunya, and Ledia Lazëri, Regional Advisor for Mental Health at the WHO Regional Office, Europe
• Emerging evidence for nature-based and social solutions
• Interactive poster session and photo exhibition

Call for abstracts

Join us to learn about other local nature-based initiatives through dynamic poster presentations:

• Call for abstracts English – Catalan – Spanish
• Deadline extended! Applications must be received by September 30th, 2025
• Submit your application