SDSN Brazil - Sustainable Development Solutions Network

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SDSN Brazil, hosted by Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio) and established in 2014, mobilizes its members in Brazil and leverages their strengths to help realize the SDGs. Key focus areas include the Sustainable Development Index for Brazilian Cities (IDSC-BR) and annual conferences to convene different sectors to focus on SDG performance in the country.

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Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio)

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The Network Hosts Conference on the Circular Economy

In 2021, SDSN Brazil hosted its annual conference focused on the theme of Circular Economy: Sustainable Recovery post-pandemic. It facilitated an expansion of dialogues between academia, civil society, and businesses. The event comprised 3 days with 5 Circular Economy sessions, 20 panelists, and one discussion about Rio +30, which is the 2022 theme to assess 30 years of work since the Rio 92 convening. 260 people attended the event remotely.

The Network Fosters Dialogue on the Circular Economy

The network engaged a total of fourteen partners from the private sector and civil society within a thematic group to discuss the transition toward a circular economy. Of these, three academic institutions joined the discussion in order to strengthen the dialogue between science and economic issues.

SDSN Brazil Network Members

Organization	Country	Network	Sector
A Foot in the Library Institution	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Non-Governmental Organization
Academic Department of Legal Sciences	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	University (Department/Institute)
Akatu Institute	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Non-Governmental Organization
Amazon Regional Network	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Non-Governmental Organization
B System Brazil	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Non-Governmental Organization
Bolsa Verde do Rio de Janeiro – Environmental Exchange of Rio de Janeiro (BVRio)	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Non-Governmental Organization
Brazilian Association of Landscape Architects (ABAP)	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Research Institution
Brazilian Biodiversity Fund (FUNBIO)	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Non-Governmental Organization
Brazilian Business Council on Sustainable Development (CEBDS)	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Non-Governmental Organization
Brazilian Cyclists' Union (UCB)	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Non-Governmental Organization
Brazilian Foundation for Sustainable Development	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Non-Governmental Organization
Brazilian Institute of Development and Sustainability	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Non-Governmental Organization
Brazilian Support Service for Micro and Small Companies in Rio de Janeiro - Sebrae RJ	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Non-Governmental Organization
CasaE-UFRGS, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	University (Department/Institute)
Center for Digital Inclusion (CDI)	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Research Institution
Center for Studies and Research on Teacher Training for Sustainable Development	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Civil Society Organization
Center for Sustainability Studies of Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGVces)	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	University (Department/Institute)
Centre for Public Policies and Sustainable Development, Federal University of Paraiba (UFP)	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	University (Department/Institute)
ChildFund Brasil	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Non-Governmental Organization
Cities Alliance (Latin America and Caribbean office)	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Non-Governmental Organization
Climate Change and Sustainable Development Management of the Municipal Environment Secretariat of the City of Rio de Janeiro	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Government Agency
Comitê das Agendas 21	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	University (Department/Institute)
Conservation International (CI-Brazil)	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Civil Society Organization
Desafio Baanko	Brazil	BrazilAmazon
Dialog Institute	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Non-Governmental Organization
EMBARQ Brasil	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Non-Governmental Organization
Enactus Brazil	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Non-Governmental Organization
Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Research Centre (Greens)	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	University (Department/Institute)
Engineers Without Borders Brazil	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Non-Governmental Organization
Ethos Institute	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Non-Governmental Organization
FA.VELA	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Non-Governmental Organization
Favela Observatory	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Non-Governmental Organization
Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Amazonas (IFAM)	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	University (Institution-wide)
Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of São Paulo	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	University (Institution-wide)
Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM)	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	University (Institution-wide)
Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES)	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	University (Institution-wide)
Federal University of Pará (UFPA)	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	University (Institution-wide)
Federal University of Parana (UFPR)	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	University (Institution-wide)
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	University (Institution-wide)
Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN)	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	University (Institution-wide)
Federal University of Tocantins (UFT)	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	University (Institution-wide)
Fluminense House	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Non-Governmental Organization
Food of Tomorrow Institute	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Non-Governmental Organization
Foundation for the Conservation of Biodiversity	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Non-Governmental Organization
Global Attitude Institute	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Non-Governmental Organization
Global Development Learning Network (GDLN)	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Non-Governmental Organization
Global Urban Development (GUD)	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Non-Governmental Organization
Group of Institutes, Foundations and Companies (GIFE)	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Non-Governmental Organization
Institute for Labor and Social Studies (IETS)	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Research Institution
Institute-E	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Research Institution
Institution for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP)	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Non-Governmental Organization
International Institute for Sustainability (IIS)	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Non-Governmental Organization
Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture, University of Sao Paulo (USP)	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	University (Department/Institute)
Mamiraua Institute for Sustainable Development (MISD)	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	University (Department/Institute)
Maranhao State University (UEMA)	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	University (Institution-wide)
Maré Networks – Maré Development Networks Association	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Non-Governmental Organization
National Amazon Research Institute (INPA)	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Research Institution
Newton Paiva University Center	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	University (Institution-wide)
Oswaldo Cruz Foundation	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Research Institution
Partnership Platform for the Amazon (PPA)	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Non-Governmental Organization
Peabiru Institute	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Non-Governmental Organization
Pereira Passos Institute	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Non-Governmental Organization
Perene Institute	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Non-Governmental Organization
Political Action Network For Sustainability (RAPS)	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Non-Governmental Organization
Politize! - Civic Education Institute	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Non-Governmental Organization
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio)	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	University (Institution-wide)
Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC-SP)	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	University (Institution-wide)
Public Works Company (Emop-RJ)	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Non-Governmental Organization
Puxirum Institute of Sustainability and Energy Efficiency	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Non-Governmental Organization
Quadrangle Institute	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Non-Governmental Organization
Rio Operations Centre	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Government Agency
Roberto Marinho Foundation	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Non-Governmental Organization
Rural Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (URFRJ)	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	University (Institution-wide)
Sao Paulo State University (Unesp)	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	University (Institution-wide)
Social Program Grow and Live	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Non-Governmental Organization
State University of Amazonas (UEA)	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	University (Institution-wide)
Support Center for the Riverside Population of the Amazon	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Non-Governmental Organization
Sustainable Amazon Foundation (FAS)	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Non-Governmental Organization
Sustainable Format	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Non-Governmental Organization
Tabatinga Higher Studies Center of the State University of Amazonas	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	University (Department/Institute)
UN-Habitat Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Non-Governmental Organization
Union of Workers in Family Agriculture of Sao Joaquim and Region (SINTRAF-SJR)	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Non-Governmental Organization
University Center Federal District (UDF)	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	University (Institution-wide)
University Nilton Lins	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	University (Institution-wide)
University of Brasilia (UNB)	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	University (Institution-wide)
University of International Integration of the Afro-Brazilian Lusophony (UNILAB)	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	University (Institution-wide)
Vitória Amazônica Foundation	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Non-Governmental Organization
Western Pará Federal University (UFOPA)	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	University (Department/Institute)
Wylinka	Brazil	BrazilAmazon	Non-Governmental Organization