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 […]
January 28th, 2016
RIO 2016 COMMITTEE LAUNCHES THE FIRST EDITION OF THE MAGAZINE ABRAÇA
“Extra, extra! Read all about it!” This is the opportunity to be updated about our work. We are proud to show you how the Rio 2016 Organising Committee is embracing sustainability. During our preparation for the Games, we believe in environmental responsibility across all areas, from logistics, through the installation of the venues, to the […]
December 4th, 2015
Rio 2016 supports Green Passport campaign
The Rio 2016 Committee announced last October 15th, its endorsement of the Green Passport campaign, a UNEP (United Nations Environmental Program) that promotes sustainable tourism. The event took place at the Museum of the Environment, in the Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden. By means of a digital platform as well as a smartphone app, The […]
November 26th, 2015
RIO 2016 OPENS ITS DOORS TO THE THIRD DIALOGUE WITH THE CIVIL SOCIETY
The Rio 2016 Committee has recently welcomed civil society organizations and partners for the third time, in order to present the progress made in the actions carried out since the first edition of the “Diálogos” (dialogues), in 2013. Those were two days of an action-packed and highly motivational schedule. The event’s main goal, which this […]