Conference Venues
From Barra da Tijuca to the city center, many places in Rio de Janeiro will be engaged in the Conference and its side events. Check it out below.
BARRA DA TIJUCA
The exhibition center will be UN boundaries during Rio+20. There,
the plenary sessions and the official negotiations of the Conference
will take place. Moreover, it will host the “Sustainable
Development Dialogues”, a series of debates in which civil
society will discuss priority themes on the international agenda for
sustainable development. There will also be areas for side events of
civil society entities. It must be highlighted that the access to the
site depends on accreditation with the United Nations, which coordinate
all official events of the Conference.
Salvador Allende Avenue, 6555. Barra da Tijuca
Salvador Allende Avenue, 6555. Barra da Tijuca
This large open space near Riocentro will be reserved for
governmental and intergovernmental exhibitions. On the site, there will
be pavilions and exhibitions set up by foreign countries, international
organizations, and by the Brazilian Government at different levels
(municipal, state and federal) and branches (Executive, Legislative,
and Judicial). With its exhibition on programs and projects
oriented towards sustainable development, the Brazil Pavilion stands
out. Moreover, the Athletes Park will be a venue for debates, seminars,
talks and roundtables. Partner companies will also participate with
events showcasing innovation and management in sustainability.
Salvador Allende Avenue, N/A. Barra da Tijuca
Barra Arena
The multifunctional structure of the Barra Arena will
concentrate most of the civil society activities in the vicinities of
Riocentro. Its rooms, auditoriums and gymnasium will host lectures,
seminars and other activities .The Barra Arena will also serve as a
rebroadcasting center for the official events of Riocentro and other
Conference venues.
Embaixador Abelardo Bueno Avenue, 3401. Barra da Tijuca
City Center
Having a historic importance which dates back to civil society’s participation in Rio-92, the Flamengo Park will be once again the location of the People’s Summit. The coordination of the event is under the responsibility of the Civil Society Facilitating Committee for Rio+20. For additional information, please visit the People's Summit website.
During the Conference, the Museum galleries will host thematic art shows by well-known Brazilian artists as well as an exhibition on the campaign "The Future We Want". Its film library will host lectures and seminars organized by civil society entities and showcase films on the sustainable development theme. The Museum will also host the Socio-Environmental Arena, a series of events coordinated by the Ministry of Social Development.
MAM Arena
During Rio+20, this show house will host musical and other cultural events sponsored by Conference partners, as well as debates and seminars of civil society entities organized within the context of the People's Summit.
Av. Infante Dom Henrique , 85 - Parque do Flamengo
The old port of Rio de Janeiro, located in a central and area, will host presentations on innovation, sustainable technologies and governmental programs. The Federal Government, the Financing Agency for Studies and Projects (Finep) and the civil society will showcase their projects as follows:
- Warehouse 1: Civil society
- Warehouse 2: Ministries of Health ; Agrarian Development; Communications; and National Integration
- Warehouse 3: Finep (Financing Agency for Studies and Projects)
- Warehouse 4: Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation.
Avenida Rodriguez Alves, 10. Praça Mauá

Located near Píer Mauá, the Citizens Action Cultural Center will host a series of cultural events organized by the Ministry of Culture. Among other events in various fields of cultural production, there will be seminars, musical presentations, exhibitions, workshops, audiovisual installations, and gastronomy exhibitions with a focus on sustainability. “Rio+20 Culture” constitutes a forum for reflection and debate on the importance of culture as a strategic axis for sustainable development. Please find the special program of the Ministry of Culture on their official website.
Avenida Barão de Tefé 75, City District: Saúde
See below a map showing all Conference venues

Barra da Tijuca
A) Riocentro
B) Athletes' Park
C) Barra Arena
City Center
D) Museum of Modern Art
E) Arena MAM
F) Mauá Pier and Citizenship Action Cultural Center
G) Quinta da Boa Vista