São Paulo hosts urban policy seminar as Brazil reports rise in sustainable habits

On June 18, the Fundação Escola de Sociologia e Política de São Paulo (FESPSP) organized a seminar in Vila Buarque, São Paulo, to discuss the concession of public spaces, urban requalification projects, heritage preservation and climate impacts. Speakers included councilor Nabil Bonduki, architect Andrea Tourinho and others, and the event concluded with the launch of the book “São Paulo 2025: wealth and inequalities.”

A separate report highlighted that a large majority of Brazilian residents are adopting sustainable daily practices. According to a 2024 Confederation of National Industry (CNI) survey, 88 % of respondents regularly follow more than five environmentally friendly habits, with 81 % incorporating such practices into their routine. The data also noted significant water losses in distribution systems and emphasized the importance of reducing waste, energy use and single‑use items.

Both pieces underscore growing public and academic focus on sustainability issues in Brazil, from policy debates in the country's largest city to individual consumer behavior nationwide.