June 16th, 2016
OLYMPIC GOLF COURSE EXPANDS MARAPENDI BIODIVERSITY
The growth of vegetation in an environmentally protected area, provided by the construction of the Olympic Golf Course, secured the return of different species of animal and the expansion of biodiversity in the previously degraded area of Marapendi, in the west of Rio de Janeiro, as proved by a forensic report disclosed by the Court […]
June 15th, 2016
RIO 2016 AND RIO DE JANEIRO CITY HALL TOGETHER ON ADOPTION OF RESCUED ANIMALS FROM VENUES
What to do with the dogs and cats found at Olympic venues? What is the correct procedure and how to take care of them? To put an end to such doubts, the Rio 2016 Games Organising Committee and Rio de Janeiro City Hall created the #AbraceUmAmigo (“Hug a Friend”) campaign for the adoption of abandoned […]
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 […]
October 22nd, 2015
Testing sustainability? How so?
As key as testing the sporting and score-keeping aspects at the competition venues, it is also essential to test the sustainability initiatives in said venues. Rio 2016 is committed to stepping into each venue with the due respect and care for the environment in the places the competitions will happen. Perhaps you are wondering, then, […]