Sustainability Week at ICMAB: Celebrate change in action!
The ICMAB Sustainability Committee is pleased to invite the entire ICMAB community to participate in the Sustainability Week, which will take place from Tuesday, 3 June to Friday, 6 June 2025.
Banner Sustainability Week at ICMAB
Throughout the week, several activities will be held to promote environmental awareness, sustainable mobility, and responsible consumption. The initiative aims to foster a collective reflection on our environmental impact and to encourage more sustainable practices in our daily routines.
Below is the detailed programme of activities:
Tuesday, 3 June – Bicycle Day
Bike to ICMAB Everyone is encouraged to come to work by bicycle. Guided group rides will be organised from various cities, including Sabadell, Barcelona, Cerdanyola, and Sant Cugat. More information will be shared soon. If you want to be one of the guides, please contact us (Oriol Sabater, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
9:00 - 13:00 h – Fruit basket in the dining room As every first Tuesday of the month, a complimentary seasonal fruit basket will be available for all participants who arrive by bicycle and for everyone in the center. Bananas, apples, pears, oranges, and maybe some surprises! In collaboration with L'Ortiga Cooperativa
12:00 h – Critical Mass Bike Ride around the UAB Campus A collective bicycle ride around the UAB campus to promote sustainable mobility and the visibility of cycling as a valid means of transportation. Meeting point: in front of ICMAB.
Wednesday, 4 June
12:00 h – Seminar by Antonio Turiel, Senior Scientist at Institute of Marine Sciences (ICM), CSIC "The sustainability crisis of the XXIst Century" Turiel, a renowned expert in sustainability and energy resources, will offer an in-depth analysis of the global sustainability challenges facing our society today. Find here more information about this seminar.
13:00 h – Sustainable Vermouth Following the seminar, a sustainable aperitif will be offered, based on local and low-impact products by Càtering Tsuru. All seminar attendees are invited!
Thursday, 5 June – Environment Day
10:00–12:30 h – Documentary Screening "The Salt of the Earth" (2014), directed by Wim Wenders and Juliano Ribeiro Salgado This acclaimed documentary presents the photographic journey of Sebastião Salgado and his exploration of humanity and nature. More information and trailer here.
Friday, 6 June – ICMAB Party
9:30–11:30 h – Plogging through the UAB Forests A group activity combining physical exercise and environmental action. Participants will walk or jog through the forested areas of the UAB campus while collecting litter. Materials (gloves and bags) will be provided.
This Sustainability Week is an opportunity to come together as a research community to reflect on our environmental responsibility and to take collective action toward a more sustainable future.
