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Follow the Money: Fossil Banks, COP31 & Citizen Action
Wed, Nov 18, 6:30 PM**What happens when the money we put in the bank helps finance the very industries driving climate change?** We often talk about reducing our carbon footprints, changing our consumption habits, and pushing governments to take stronger climate action. But there is another important piece of the puzzle that deserves more attention: the role of banks, financial institutions and corporations in financing the fossil fuel industry and perpetuating the climate crisis. Following [our gathering last December](https://www.meetup.com/es-es/lets-talk-about-climate-change/events/312256713/?eventOrigin=group_calendar), where we came together to discuss COP30 and explore the realities of international climate negotiations, we're continuing the conversation. This month, we are honoured to have Adrien joining us again, and help us focus on the financial flows behind the climate crisis. We'll explore how banks continue to finance fossil fuels, how corporate interests influence climate policy, and what citizens can do to demand greater corporate accountability and drive change. ### What will we discuss? * COP31 and the influence of fossil fuel interests * Fossil banks: Following the money * Citizen action: Choosing a responsible bank * Corporate accountability beyond banking ### About our speaker: Adrien Tofighi-Niaki Adrien Tofighi-Niaki has 15 years of experience working at the intersection of climate change, environmental justice and human rights. His research focuses on extractive industries, corporate accountability, greenwashing, land rights and financial flows. He combines investigative research, data analysis and community-based approaches to support civil society advocacy and frontline communities. His work has been featured in The Guardian, BBC, Financial Times, NPR, Mongabay and Democracy Now!, among other international media outlets. Find out more: [https://www.aniaki.work/](https://www.aniaki.work/) ### Why join us? Climate action is not only about what governments decide at international conferences. It is also about where money flows, how corporations operate, and the choices and collective pressure we can bring to bear as citizens. Our everyday financial decisions may have more influence than we realise. Understanding the connections between our banks, corporate power and the climate crisis is an important step towards taking meaningful action. Whether you're already familiar with fossil fuel financing and corporate accountability or simply curious about what your bank has to do with climate change, you're very welcome! No specialist knowledge is required. **We kindly request a donation up to 5 euros to support the running of Let's Talk About Climate Change**, a voluntary initiative. See you there!
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Circle Song: Improvised Body Music
Thu, Nov 5, 5:30 PM**Invitation** **We are the instruments.** A participatory, improvised, embodied practice that reconnects us to one another through rhythm, voice, and play. This is a guided yet fully improvised experience, using the facilitation tools and methods of [Musica do Circulo](https://www.musicadocirculo.com/en). No prior experience is required, only an openness to connect with other humans in your own fun, light and authentic way. Circle songs are an invitation into a fully immersive, fully improvised musical experience using vocals, body percussion and movement. It draws inspiration from musical embodied rhythm practices from around the world, including call-and-response singing, rhythmic clapping games and circle song traditions. *"We are doing something that is so human and so needed, something that we've forgotten." - Igor, circle participant May 2025* Simply by standing in a circle and connecting with our bodies as our instruments, we are reminded that we can find joy and meaning right here in this present moment, and in the next. **This event is donation-based. What does this mean?** It means pay if and what you can, so that everyone can join. It also means spreading the word and bringing your friends to keep this going strong! If you think your company, organisation, team, or event could benefit from a similar experience — please reach out. That's how we sustain it in the long run. **Doors close at 18.45** [Join the WhatsApp community](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IEKLeWAAIxP0I2MFUaSP1c?mode=gi_t) to contact the organisers and stay up to date on all circles! **About Matteo (facilitator):** Matteo is a creative facilitator who uses embodied practices — music, theatre, play — to spark connection and joy. He has spent the last seven years working with Greenpeace and organising the Climate Justice Camps, a global gathering of thousands of young people from around the world. He is a trained Música do Círculo leader\*.\* *[www.matteodevos.com](http://www.matteodevos.com)* **About Barcelona Green Drinks by Apocapoc BCN, lab de practicas sostenibles y regenerativas** *Creemos firmemente que para ser eficientes y saludables en el manejo de la actual crisis ambiental y social, necesitamos equiparnos con herramientas y conocimientos que nos ayuden a empoderarnos y cultivar nuestra "esperanza activa". La serie Culture Jam de de* ***[Apocapoc BCN](https://www.apocapocbcn.com/)*** *tiene como objetivo hacer precisamente eso.*
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Sat, Nov 14, 2:00 PM
TEATRO: El loco, de Khalil Gibran
Fri, Nov 6, 7:00 PMUn viaje teatral entre la poesía y la filosofía para descubrir qué sucede cuando nos atrevemos a vivir sin máscaras. Y si perder nuestras máscaras fuera el primer paso para descubrir quiénes somos? Te invitamos a descubrir esta interpretación teatral de **El loco, de Khalil Gibran: una obra que desafía lo que entendemos por locura y cordura y nos invita a mirar la vida desde otra perspectiva.** A través del lenguaje del teatro, las palabras de Gibran cobran vida y nos acercan a preguntas universales: ¿quiénes somos más allá de lo que los demás esperan de nosotros? ¿Qué significa ser libres? ¿Nos atrevemos a mostrar lo que somos? Una experiencia para emocionarte, despertar tu curiosidad y dejar que la poesía y la filosofía dialoguen contigo. Porque, a veces, la mirada de un «loco» puede revelar aquello que los demás no alcanzamos a ver. No necesitas conocer la obra: solo venir con ganas de disfrutar del teatro y dejarte sorprender. 🎟️ Actividad gratuita. ⚠️ Sé responsable con tu inscripción. Si no puedes asistir, por favor, cancela tu plaza para dar lugar a otra persona. Si tienes alguna pregunta puedes contactarnos al móvil: 686 22 62 84. \*\*\* Para garantizar el buen funcionamiento de la actividad y evitar interrupciones, se ruega puntualidad. No se permitirá la entrada pasados los primeros 10 minutos de la actividad. Gracias por la comprensión.

AI Engineers Barcelona
Mon, Nov 2, 6:00 PMIf you’re **coding AI projects**, come join. Bring your laptop and a project. Share what you’re working on and see what others are building. 👉🏻 **Good fit**: Engineers, technical founders, researchers. ⏰ We'll start at **7:00 PM at [Alice Secret Garden C/ de Pau Claris, 90, L'Eixample!](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ucBUHhce9Ps2dBrJ8)** ‼️ Walk through the main entrance and head straight to the garden in the back. Ask the staff where the AI Engineers meetup is seated; our spot changes from week to week. \- LinkedIn: **[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-engineers-community)** \- Website: **[https://ai-engineers.community](https://ai-engineers.community)** \- Join our **[community on WhatsApp (developers only)](https://forms.fillout.com/t/76vmbAQRoNus)** Cheers
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