Copenhagen X Rio de Janeiro – A Dialogue Between Two Cities on the Move

In addition to the cultural activities in the Danish Pavilion at Ipanema Beach, Danish Cultural Institute has initiated a number of activities during Rio2016 focusing on sustainable urban development. These activities take place at Praça Tiradentes in the center of Rio de Janeiro.

The culmination will be a debate on 13th of August with participation of politicians, researchers and experts on urban vitality and mobility from Denmark and Brazil.

Urban transformation

The urban transformation, which has started in the area Praca Tiradentes, right in the center of Rio de Janeiro, is an inspiring experience and an opportunity to promote a dialogue between Copenhagen and Rio de Janeiro. The debate will take place in the auditorium of Carioca Design Centre (SSC) which concurrently hosts the exhibition “Copenhagen Solutions – City Life and Sustainable Architecture in Denmark.”

Copenhagen and Rio de Janeiro are both cities moving towards the rediscovery of its citycenters and recognizing that this is the way to greater environmental sustainability both – socially and economically.

Recognizing their differences and similarities certainly Copenhagen and Rio de Janeiro can exchange many experiences and learn from their successes and mistakes in the search for a better future.

Participants at the round table:

Mr. Washington Fajardo, President, IRPH (Instituto Rio Heritage)

Clarisse Linke, Director ITDP

Peter Kronstrøm, Copenhagen Institute for Future Studies, Latin America (SP)

Balder Brøndsted, Cyclists Association of Denmark.

Victor Andrade LabMob, UFR

Joe Wolf, Active Transportation

The debate will be conducted primarily in English.

Moderator: Paula Oliveira Camargo, CCD