Rio é escolhido piloto global para gestão de resíduos e redução de metano

Overview

The subtitles describe Rio de Janeiro as a national leader in greenhouse gas emissions from the waste sector. The city has also been selected as one of seven cities worldwide to pilot the “Global Zero Waste Cities” program.

The pilot’s goal is to test and share waste-management models, with a strong focus on:

• Organizing waste handling systems
• Measuring waste streams and impacts
• Financing proper handling of waste—especially organic waste

This work is intended to help cities meet international methane-reduction commitments.

Key Targets and Timeline

A central objective is implementing strategies to divert:

• At least 70% of waste from landfills by 2030
• 90% of waste from landfills by 2040

The initiative is planned to be completed ahead of COP 31 (the UN climate conference in November in Turkey).

Rio’s Local Initiatives

The coverage highlights several local initiatives:

• 2022: The Pedro Ernesto Palace received certification from the Zero Waste Brazil Institute for proper waste management, becoming the first Brazilian public building to receive this certification.

• 2021: The palace installed a “zero waste corner,” ensuring waste is sent for recycling or composting rather than disposal.

• 2025: Rio’s Chamber approved the Carioca Zero Waste program, encouraging residents to report improper garbage dumping through an official digital channel, including photo submissions. The reports are intended for education, statistics, and public policy planning.

Presenters / Contributors

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