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The Basque Centre for Climate Change (BC3) has published an Equality Manifesto in December 2020 as part of a broader Equality Plan for 2020-2023. The manifesto focuses on two primary lines of action: eradicating harassment and violence, and committing to equality in both professional and daily life. This initiative follows a participatory co-production process started in 2019 and the development of a protocol for the prevention of and action against sexual, gender-based, or identity-based harassment.

The BC3 Equality Manifesto outlines a framework for the 2020-2023 period focused on two primary goals: eradicating harassment and violence, and committing to workplace equality. The centre implements a 'ZERO Tolerance Policy' regarding harassment and has established specific reporting channels and a contact person for complaints. To promote equality, BC3 focuses on reducing gender bias in hiring across all scientific and administrative roles, encouraging the use of inclusive language in publications and daily speech, and supporting work-life conciliation for family duties. The manifesto specifically aims to support junior women on temporary contracts in pursuing long-term research careers and encourages all staff to undergo gender equality training to move beyond symbolic 'purple washing' efforts.