The Cities Summit was a series of five events that C7 held in Rio de Janeiro between November 8 and December 1, 2024, alongside the Rio G20. The events brought together academic experts, government officials, community leaders, public figures, and social and environmental entrepreneurs to work on a shared agenda for urban sustainability in Rio.
Events
- Rio Ocean Forum, November 8, G20 House, Ipanema. A day-long roundtable of about 30 experts on urban-ocean sustainability, with a preview screening of (T)RASH.
- Founders Dinner with Magikk, November 19, Gávea. A networking dinner for 44 attendees from 27 organizations.
- G20 Whale Pop-up, November 20, Ipanema Beach. A life-size humpback whale painted on 25 panels, assembled by attendees at sunset.
- ReCRIA, Rocinha Innovation Hub, November 29, Biblioteca Parque da Rocinha. Eight Rocinha programs presented to invited experts, with Sanca Azul.
- G20 Whale at the Brazilian Surf Championship, November 30 – December 1, São Conrado. The whale was reassembled at the main stage, alongside a beach cleanup with Route and Salvemos São Conrado.
By the numbers
- 5 events over 24 days
- About 30 experts at the Rio Ocean Forum
- 44 attendees from 27 organizations at the Founders Dinner
- 8 community programs presented at ReCRIA
- More than 100 participants in the São Conrado cleanup and whale assembly
Partners
C7 thanks the organizations that took part in the Cities Summit, including Sanca Azul, Route, Salvemos São Conrado, Magikk, Instituto Boas Ondas, Voice of the Oceans, Horta na Favela, and Águas do Rio.