in the favelas of Babilônia and Chapéu-Mangueira a pilot program called Morar Carioca Verde (Live Carioca Green) looks to implement a number of environmental initiatives with the aim of potentially adopting them as city-wide schemes.

A new commercial center and cultural center are being installed, while in private homes water and energy reduction measures and recycling and waste management systems are being implemented. All lighting is being replaced by LED lamps and solar energy and rain water re-use systems are being installed - The building itself is being conducted sustainably, including waste management control through the reuse of demolition materials.

This commitment to sustainable development earned Rio de Janeiro the Siemens International Sustainable Community award in 2013, representing significant global recognition for the impact of the Morar Carioca Program on the environment, health and welfare of favela populations - we list the main community development programs in rio on this link .