CIENxCIEN (one hundred percent) is a podcast on the latest economic, technological and social developments, brought to you by people working at the Banco de España. We want to throw open our doors and tell you about what we do, how we do it and the impact it has on your day-to-day life.
These down-to-earth yet rigorous podcasts will blend the simplicity of conversations between colleagues with the professionalism of our work in different areas, placing all our expertise at your disposal.
24/07/2026
We handle banknotes all the time, yet we seldom pause to think about what lies behind – and within – them. In this episode we discover how today’s banknotes are designed, through a process that combines art, technology, science and even psychology to create something as familiar as it is indispensable. Because a banknote is not defined by its face value alone: it also stands for trust, identity, and much more besides.
Series: Economy
Series: International
Series: Sustainability, Women in Economy
Series: Economy, Inside the Bank
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29/09/2026
Sovereign bonds, climate change and investment: what do the metrics say? Series: Focus. Research blog
Climate change now plays a role in investment decisions. More and more investors are considering the environmental impact of the assets they buy. Government debt securities are no exception. Find out what a sovereign bond’s carbon footprint is, how it is calculated and why it matters.
10/06/2026
How the weather affects your grocery bill: the case of El Niño and La Niña
What can Pacific Ocean temperatures possibly have to do with your grocery bill? Much more than you might expect. Extreme weather events, such as El Niño and La Niña, in distant parts of the world affect the prices of what we eat and drink every day, like bread and coffee. And now another El Niño is brewing.
05/06/2026
Sustainability: the Bank steps up Series: Sustainability, Inside the Bank
For years, we’ve talked about sustainability as if it were a label – something to earn and then build a story around. But what if it’s much more than that? What if it’s actually a strategic asset that can create value, boost efficiency and future-proof an institution?
Climate change and green transition
25/03/2026
Climate change and green transition
30/01/2026
Climate change and green transition
28/11/2025
Climate change and green transition
28/10/2025
The flash floods in Spain, one year on: the economic impact of a natural disaster
Natural disasters like the Valencia floods bring economic activity to a standstill. The reconstruction effort is helping GDP recover and replacing damaged assets with more productive capital may boost growth. But the heavy losses in the stock of wealth and capital could have a lasting negative effect on GDP growth in the region.
16/09/2025
Climate change and green transition
05/09/2025
Desertification and wildfires in Spain. The impact of climate change on bank lending
Desertification and the greater severity and frequency of wildfires pose a major climate risk for Spain. Together they can affect economic activity and also bank lending and financial stability. Conducting rigorous research on these issues allows us to understand their financial risk and helps us mitigate it.
20/06/2025
Climate change and green transition
