Marc Martorell, autor en Time Use Initative

Towards a more Rational and Sustainable Working Time

Public presentation of the Local and Regional Time Agenda in its 5 topic, exploring how local and regional governments can use working time to improve efficiency, equality, health, and sustainability. Showcased examples include the reduction of the work week, how to adapt working time to climate-extreme events (heatwaves, etc), and the use of AI in creating more sustainable and rational working time.

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UN Women Latin America and the Caribbean and the Time Use Initiative sign an agreement to promote gender equality and innovative time-use policies in Latin America and the Caribbean

News / Marc Martorell

The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) in Latin America and the Caribbean and the Time Use Initiative (TUI) association have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in Latin America and the Caribbean. The Time Use Initiative (TUI), based in Barcelona, is a leading international organization dedicated

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Sant Boi de Llobregat has been chosen World Capital of Time Policies 2026

News / Marc Martorell

The Local and Regional Time Network, which brings together the world’s leading cities working on the right to time, has awarded Sant Boi de Llobregat the recognition that distinguishes innovative cities in the implementation of time policies. Sant Boi has been recognized both for its trajectory in time policies, which began in 2011, and for

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Conclusions of Time Use Week 2025: “The Right to Time in The Era of Artificial Intelligence”

News, News / Marc Martorell

Time Use Week 2025 concludes its eleventh edition by reaffirming the role of time policies as a key tool to ensure well-being and equality in the digital age. Nearly 2,500 people from 150 municipalities around the world participated in the central events and the forty decentralised activities throughout Catalonia. 30 international experts agreed on the

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The Time Use Initiative welcomes the fact that the debate on eliminating the biannual clock change is back on the agenda of the Commission and the European Council

News, News / Marc Martorell

The Time Use Initiative (TUI) welcomes the Spanish Government’s announcement to support the elimination of the annual clock change from 2026 and to propose this goal to the Council of the European Union, the body responsible for its final approval. The TUI believes that this momentum could reignite a European debate that has been stalled

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Ideas for Advancing the Successful and Effective Implementation of the Draft Bill on Reducing the Maximum Duration of the Standard Working Day in Spain

Publications / Marc Martorell

To contribute to the debate, to the approval processes, and to ensuring an effective and efficient implementation of the law, a cross-disciplinary group of experts from the TUI has developed these proposals so that they may be taken into consideration by political parties in the Spanish Parliament, social partners, and other relevant stakeholders.

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Time Policies Toolkit

Publications / Marc Martorell

This Time Policies Toolkit is a practical guide designed specifically for local and regional government policymakers and practitioners. Drawing on the collective expertise and best practices shared during the Time Academy, it supports institutions in recognising, evaluating, and implementing time policies that put the organisation of time at the heart of public service and urban

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Time Use Week 2025

Events / Marc Martorell

Time Use Week 2025 is the international event for the promotion and exchange of knowledge and success stories about time policies. The main events will be held in Barcelona on October 13, 14, and 15, under the theme “The Right to Time in the Era of Artificial Intelligence”. It invites us to reflect on how the uses of time that are emerging at this moment of digital transformation are impacting the right to time. This will be an opportunity to address the demographic, economic, social, political, and care challenges we face.

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It is time for the reduction of working time and reconciliation

Events / Marc Martorell

Scheduled for Wednesday 30th April, from 9:30 to 11:30, the event will aim to reflect on the value of time and the need to promote new ways of organising working time. The main topic under discussion will be reducing working time to 37.5 hours per week, a measure which is already being implemented in different organisations with a proven impact on well-being, efficiency, and equality.

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Time Academy

Events / Marc Martorell

The Time Academy offers a framework to learn and exchange on time policies. Building upon experiences from municipalities and regions, the Academy provides urban officers, decision-makers, and practitioners with a practical training programme designed to implement time-conscious governance within their respective levels of competence. This capacity-building approach guarantees participants not only comprehend temporal governance concepts — but also acquire practical implementation skills.

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Author name: Marc Martorell