Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

At WSC 2025, we strongly believe that well-being is not only a desirable outcome but also an integral core value that forms the foundation of our conference. As experts in the field of stroke, we hold a moral obligation to prioritize the well-being of our patients, colleagues, and society at large. By prioritizing well-being, we showcase our unwavering commitment to ethical principles that shape our work and uphold the highest level of care.

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

High-profile education is an integral aspect of WSO’s core values, dedicated to advancing stroke care worldwide. The World Stroke Congress attracts a diverse range of attendees, allowing us to advocate for the importance of health and strive for the highest standards of clinical practice and ethical behavior in stroke care. Our primary emphasis is on consistently improving the scientific program, fostering inclusivity, promoting active on-site participation, and ensuring long-term educational opportunities for all our attendees.

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

• We encourage all our exhibitors to join us in this initiative and reduce single-use giveaways at their stands.
• Course attendance certificates, such as the one for Continuous Medical Education, will be sent electronically.
• The CCIB ensures efficient waste management with selective waste collection throughout the venue, including paper, glass, plastics, and organic materials. In 2023, 665 tons of waste were reused, demonstrating our commitment to minimizing landfill contributions.
• The CCIB operates on 100% green electricity, with 40% sourced from power generation arrays dedicated exclusively to Fira Barcelona and CCIB. Additionally, energy-saving practices such as LED lighting and the use of natural light where possible are implemented throughout the venue.
• The CCIB offers sustainable catering options, including locally sourced organic products and biodegradable tableware. Additionally, plastic bottles are replaced with 100% recyclable tetrapaks, and reusable lunch bags are provided to reduce waste.
• The venue offers customers sustainable event materials, such as 100% recyclable signage and modular carpets that can be reused or recycled after the event.
• Since 2009, CCIB has calculated and offset its CO2 emissions through carbon credits purchased for renewable energy generation projects. In 2023 alone, 82 tons of CO2 were offset.

Conserve and Sustainably Use the Oceans, Seas, and Marine Resources for Sustainable Development

At WSC 2025, we are committed to minimizing the environmental impact on our oceans and marine ecosystems. In alignment with SDG 14, we encourage our exhibitors, participants, and stakeholders to adopt sustainable practices:

• We encourage all exhibitors to eliminate single-use plastics and adopt more sustainable alternatives to minimize plastic waste that may end up in the ocean.
• We urge participants to properly dispose of waste in designated bins, especially plastics and non-recyclable materials, helping prevent contamination of marine environments.

CCIB’s Commitment to SDG 14

• The CCIB actively participates in beach and seabed clean-ups, focusing on removing waste and plastics from local beaches, such as Mar Bella and Nueva Mar Bella, to protect marine biodiversity.
• As part of its sustainability efforts, CCIB implements waste management practices to reduce plastic pollution and promote recycling, ensuring that waste is properly sorted and not left to enter the ocean.