São Paulo
Country: Brazil
City population: 11 million
Area: 1525 km2
Mayor: Gilberto Kassab
LAB Contacts in São Paulo:
Angela Branco abranco@PREFEITURA.SP.GOV.BR
City of São Paulo and the LAB 5-step process
All 21 LAB pioneer local governments go through a 5-step process, culminating in the implementation of five new biodiversity initiatives. The steps are as follows:
Step 1: Production of a biodiversity report
Step 2: Acceptance of the Durban Commitment - São Paulo have signed
Step 3: Production of a Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (LBSAP)
Step 4: Acceptance of a commitment to the LBSAP
Step 5: Implementation of five new or improved biodiversity initiatives
Other related links and information:
São Paulo presentation at 2nd LAB workshop, Durban
São Paulo presentation at first LAB workshop, Zagreb
São Paulo Case Description
Sao Paulo Presentation LAB Workshop Feb 2011
For more information on São Paulo visit their website:
