UAB Libraries Join the Fair Trade Campaign 2025

This May, the UAB Libraries actively participate in the celebration of World Fair Trade Month, a collective campaign that brings together entities, schools, universities, libraries, shops, cooperatives, and public institutions across Catalonia.

With this year's slogan, “And you, what do you choose?”, the campaign invites reflection on the social, environmental, local, and global consequences of our consumption decisions, and promotes more ethical and sustainable alternatives.

Highlights at UAB Libraries

Exhibitions

· “Connect with Transformative Economies”. The exhibition by the Coordinadora pel Comerç Just i les Finances Ètiques (LaCoordi) introduces, in an engaging and interactive way, the concepts of transformative economies, fair trade, ethical finance, and the social market.

· “And you, what do you choose?”. A graphic exhibition consisting of 7 roll-ups showcasing responsible consumption alternatives and the transformative power of conscious consumption.

Both exhibitions will be open from May 5 to June 11 at:

· Humanities Library

· Social Sciences Library

· Veterinary Library

Reading Corner: the Social Sciences and Humanities Libraries will offer reading points with books to reflect on responsible consumption and sustainability.

Fair Trade Chocolate Tasting Workshops with the Five Senses: discover the chocolate-making process of Fair Trade chocolate, from the cacao tree to the final product, with a guided tasting by LaCoordi. Learn the differences between traditional trade and Fair Trade while tasting with all five senses:

· May 15 at 11:00 am – Humanities Magazine Room

Registration

· May 20 at 1:30 pm – Veterinary Library

Registration

· May 28 at 1:00 pm – Social Sciences Library

Registration

More information about the campaign: jotrio.cat