Bringing together all UNESCO member states, MONDIACULT convenes ministers of culture, policymakers, and stakeholders from around the world to shape the global cultural agenda.

Since its inception in 1982, it has grown into a key global forum for the arts, culture, and human rights sectors, providing a unique space for dialogue on cultural policies and their role in sustainable development.

As cultural relations organisations active across the globe, EUNIC members bring important people-to-people perspectives to fora such as this.

This year, EUNIC has partnered with the local cluster in Barcelona to co-host a half-day working session on 30 September, in collaboration with the European Commission in Barcelona and local cluster partners: Cultural Institutes Addressing Global Challenges,

This cluster event explores opportunities for cooperation and cultural dialogue at international level and forms part of Àgora Cívica, a programme of debates and networking spaces that brings together local and international perspectives to collectively explore the role of culture in building contemporary societies, held within the framework of MONDIACULT.

Many of our members are actively engaged in this important global event in a variety of ways - often in joint collaborations - whether through official accredited events or side events, both in the run-up to and during the MONDIACULT conference.

See below a non-exhaustive list of events taking place online and on the ground in Barcelona where our members, or European partners, are involved.

Engagements with EUNIC members and partners at MONDIACULT 2025

Palpable Culture: Exploring the Impact of International Cultural Relations for Sustainable Development
24 September, 16:00–17:00 (online)
ifa – Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen
Official MONDIACULT pre-conference event.
Language: English.
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Conflicted Culture: Resilience and Cooperation to Thrive in Changing World Orders
25–26 September (online)
ICRRA Conference 2025 – convened by ifa and British Council
Language: English, with simultaneous interpretation in Spanish.
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Storytelling for Resilience: Arts, Heritage and Voice in Times of Conflict
28 September, 12:00–15:00
British Council, Goethe-Institut and Ukrainian Institute
Free, open to the public but ticketed.
Language: English.
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Fair Culture – A Key to Sustainable Development
28 September, 15:30–17:30
Goethe-Institut and German UNESCO Commission
Held at the Institut français and online.
Languages: English, French, Spanish.
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AI in Focus: Cultural Diversity, Law and Creation
29 September, 13:30–14:30
ifa – Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen
MONDIACULT official side event (on-site, accredited participants only).
Languages: English, Spanish (translation available).
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Elevating Culture, Enhancing Well-being
29 September, 14:45–15:45
European Commission DG EAC, Commissioner Glenn Micallef
Official MONDIACULT side event.
Also available via livestream.
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Culture as a Catalyst for Sustainable Development: Advancing Evidence-Based Policies Along the Policy Cycle
29 September, 18:15–19:15
UNESCO and the European Union
Official MONDIACULT side event.
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Cultural Institutes Addressing Global Challenges
29 September, 09:00–14:00
EUNIC Barcelona, Institut Ramon Llull, European Commission in Barcelona
Part of Àgora Cívica, within the framework of MONDIACULT.
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Inclusive and Sustainable Futures: Cultural Heritage, Climate Action and Digital Technology
1 October, 08:30–09:30
British Council in partnership with UNESCO UK
Accredited MONDIACULT passes only.
Language: English. A recording with Spanish subtitles will be available afterwards.
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Cultural Rights Now: Voices at Risk, Access in Action
1 October, 13:30–14:30
British Council, Artists at Risk Connection, EBA – Europe Beyond Access, Diputació de Barcelona
Accredited MONDIACULT passes only.
Language: English.
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If your organisation is also hosting or co-organising an event that is not listed here, please let us know.