Arena No Clima do Rio opens debates on technology, inclusion and sustainability in Rio Innovation Week

The first day of the No Clima do Rio Arena, in Rio Innovation Week, presented a series of panels that addressed issues relevant to society related to the advancement of technology. The opening of the work was attended by the Secretary of Economic Development of Prefeitura do Rio, Osmar Lima.

Next, the lecture “Rio Para Todos: Diversity, inclusion, pride and tourism as transformation tools” highlighted stories and projects that show how it is possible to build a more just and inclusive society in the present. The sexual diversity coordinator of Prefeitura do Rio, Diana Conrado, the director-president of RIO included Isabel Gimenes, and the paralympic swimming athlete and author Jéssica Oliveira participated in the debate.

Following this, the panel "Smart mobility: technological solutions for Rio's urban flow" addressed the relationship between technology and urban mobility. The municipal secretary of Rio Transport, Maína Celidonio; the director-president of Mobi Rio, Cláudia Secin; the director-president of CET-Rio, Luiz Eduardo da Silva; and the municipal secretary of Urban Development, Gustavo Guerrante participated.

In the fourth panel of the day, the use of technology in public safety and public policies was the central theme of the panel “Smart Cities: Climate Resilience, Urban Surveillance and Risk Prevention”, which was attended by the Municipal Secretary of Public Order, Marcus Belchior; Maria Eduarda Couto, from Civitas; and Raquel Flexa, Undersecretary of Digital Transformation and Intelligent Cities of Prefeitura do Rio.

Afrotourism, circular and green economy on the agenda

The first day of the Arena no Clima do Rio, in Rio Innovation Week, also highlighted the afrotourism, in a panel that drew a timeline on its history and evidenced the economic potential of the city. The CEO of Cultne TV, Dom Filó; the CEO of Connecting Territories, Thais Rosa; the executive and commercial director, Emily Borges; and Valdemar Cândido, tourism guide of Instituto Pretos Novos.

The debate on circular economy and sustainability gained prominence by illustrating how urban care can become a regenerative force. Conducted Manoel Tabet (Director of Data Monitoring and Process Office/ Prefeitura do Rio), Diego Carbonell (Liga RJ), Alexandre Campos (Director of Urban Cleaning/Comlurb) and Gabriela Rodrigues (Secretaria da Juventude), the panel brought concrete experiences and complementary looks. The public had the opportunity to follow practical advances in urban cleaning, smart data use and youth engagement; essential initiatives for Rio to follow the sustainable demands of the 21st century.

Closing the day, the panel “Greenest River: Urbanism and Sustainable Tourism in the Wonderful City” presented an overview of Rio’s actions and advances in relation to urban sustainability and responsible tourism. The meeting was attended by Heitor Kadri (Director of the Regional Office for the Americas of the UN Tourism), Ana Luíza de Sá (Purchase Specialist and ESG of LEV), Flávio Teixeira (architect, urbanist and Director of Operations of Riotur) and Caroline Melo Bottino (Adjunct Professor of the Tourism Department of UERJ).

In the coming days, big issues will be highlighted. Click Here. to check the full programming of the No Clima do Rio Arena.