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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

 
RiocentroRiocentro
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

 


Athletes Park (Parque dos Atletas)Athletes' Park
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

Aerial view of the Barra ArenaBarra  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

 

Flamengo Park (Parque do Flamengo)Flamengo Park  (Parque do Flamengo)
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.


 
Modern Art Museum and Vivo RioMAM – Museum of Modern Art
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


Warehouses in Mauá PierPíer Mauá
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

Aerial view of the Citizenship Action Cultural CenterCitizenship Action Cultural Center (Galpão da Cidadania)
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
 
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
 
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