Manaus: COPA SUSTAINABLE IN 2014

Manaus is a city of 12 sub-offices of the Football World Cup 2014, which will be disputed in Brazil. As a representative of the Amazon city will be able to show the world that it is possible to reconcile sustainable development with environmental preservation.

Bathed by the Rio Negro, Manaus is the gateway to the largest rainforest on the planet. Capital of the State of Amazonas, the city saves a huge stock of natural resources, represented by 20% of freshwater reserves in the world, a genetic bank of inestimable value and large deposits of minerals, gas and oil.


The capital Amazon was one of the first Brazilian city to have electric light, galleries rainwater, waste water and sewer service and electric trams. In 1909, Manaus started to house the first institution of higher education in the country, Brazil, today called the Federal University of Amazonas, which contribute decisively to the formation of citizens and development of the Amazon.

The government of Amazonas and the Municipality of Manaus sent to the organizing committee of the Brazilian Football Confederation, on January 15, the term of commitment which claims the accreditation of Manaus as one of the venues of the Games of the 2014 Cup. The contract of membership made to CBF, the State undertakes, among other things, to make the final delivery of all stages in the full terms of use, according to the standards set for the competitions, until December 31, 2012 .

The barriers in Manaus in the planning and logistics are completely solved, according to the governor, with planned investments. "We present a well structured projects that accredit the city at the same level as the other candidates," he said.

The environmental concerns expressed in the specifications of Manaus, submitted to FIFA at the end of last year, clearly demonstrates that Manaus is a major candidate to receive the World Cup 2014: Vanguard in Sustainability.

In recent years the state capital of Amazonas showed relevant levels of development and the State Government has been concerned with the implementation of programs related to clean development mechanism - CDM and actions for sustainability, and proposed that the next FIFA World Cups will to increase the protection of Amazonian forest.

The State Government and the City of Manaus has face the great challenge and privilege of performing the most important football event worldwide: the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

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