June 16th, 2016
RIO 2016 VOLUNTEERS APPROVE NEW ITINERARIES FOR GREEN PASSPORT
How about being “called” to visit a gorgeous trail in the Cidade Maravilhosa? Rio 2016, in partnership with UNEP – United Nations Environment –, is promoting the “Rio 2016 Games Green Passport”, a campaign of communication and engagement for sustainable tourism. Spectators coming to Rio de Janeiro will have the opportunity to explore places that […]
June 15th, 2016
RIO DE JANEIRO CITY HALL, CISCO and RIO 2016 FORM FIRST CLASS OF OLYMPIC CITY TECHNICAL COURSE
Diploma in hand and a smile on face. So was the graduation ceremony of over 200 youngsters in the Olympic city technical programme, on 23 May, in Madureira. The project is an initiative from Cisco, official supporter of the Rio 2016 Games, in partnership with the Special Secretariat of Science and Technology of the city […]
June 15th, 2016
RIO 2016 AND CHILDHOOD BRASIL TOGETHER FOR CHILD PROTECTION
The Rio 2016 Committee and the Childhood Brazil have joined together together in support of a worthy cause: the protection of children and adolescents in Brazil. Let’s take advantage of the visibility of the Olympic and Paralympic Games to put this matter on the current agenda. We couldn’t work on this vital issue alone. Therefore, […]
June 15th, 2016
SUSTAINABILITY IN THE TORCH RELAY
A new cycle of history for Brazilian sport will begin today with the Olympic Torch Relay on Brazilian soil. Did you know that before coming to Brazil, the flame was lit on 21 April in Olympia, Greece? This happens at all editions of the Games and then, after spending seven days on Greek land, […]
February 2nd, 2016
RIO 2016 RECEIVES ISO 20121 CERTIFICATION
This morning , Rio 2016 President Carlos Arthur Nuzman received from Vera Nunes, Chair of SGS, a plaque confirming ISO 20121 certification on behalf of the Olympic and Paralympic Games organising committee. ISO is an international non-governmental organisation that develops international standards for different markets. Created in 2012, ISO 20121 establishes sustainability criteria for the […]