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Rio Plans to Emulate Gujarat’s Green Model for Sustainable Development
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 05:02 AM
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The municipal authorities of Rio de Janeiro announced they will adopt strategies from Gujarat’s successful green initiatives to boost sustainability in the city.
Rio de Janeiro’s municipal administration has publicly stated its intention to draw on Gujarat’s acclaimed green playbook as it charts a new sustainability roadmap for the Brazilian metropolis.
Gujarat, a western Indian state, has earned recognition for large‑scale renewable‑energy projects, water‑conservation schemes and progressive waste‑management policies, which together form the core of its environmental strategy.
City officials said Rio will study these measures and tailor them to local conditions, aiming to cut carbon emissions, improve water security and enhance urban resilience against climate risks.
The initiative underscores a growing trend of cross‑continental cooperation on climate action, with both sides expecting detailed technical exchanges in the coming months.
Gujarat, a western Indian state, has earned recognition for large‑scale renewable‑energy projects, water‑conservation schemes and progressive waste‑management policies, which together form the core of its environmental strategy.
City officials said Rio will study these measures and tailor them to local conditions, aiming to cut carbon emissions, improve water security and enhance urban resilience against climate risks.
The initiative underscores a growing trend of cross‑continental cooperation on climate action, with both sides expecting detailed technical exchanges in the coming months.