Brazilian municipality receives special award from Food and Agriculture Organization of United Nations
This strengthens municipality's position among the world's leading cities in tree planting and care
For the third consecutive year, the city of Niteroi was awarded the prestigious "A Tree City of the World" designation under the Tree Cities of the World programme organised by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). This reinforces Niteroi's position among the world's leading cities in planting and caring for trees. The new status emphasises not only the number of trees, but also the effective planning, management and care of "urban forests".
The Mayor of Niteroi, Axel Grael, recognises a significant shift in local environmental policy, where conservation has become a priority area. He highlights that the city is investing in reforestation, providing access to sanitation and conducting major greening and reforestation programmes. This international recognition pushes Niteroi to develop further with a focus on sustainability and social responsibility. This is reported by Toda Palavra, a partner of TV BRICS.
In turn, the Niteroi municipality is planning a significant increase in the number of trees planted in the city. Currently, 70 saplings are planted each month, but the number will increase to 200 in the future, with a focus on locally specific tree species. At the moment, there are already more than 55,000 trees in the city, each of which is reflected in the geo-information management system.
The municipality's subordinate secretary for nature conservation, Dayse Monassa, notes the importance of gaining international recognition and increasing the number of trees planted. His team continues to work on increasing green spaces in the city, aiming to make Niteroi a model city in the field of greening.
The Tree Cities label is awarded to cities that show a high commitment to the conservation and management of urban green spaces. This recognition has the potential to attract investment and promote the development of sustainable public spaces with an improved quality of life for residents.
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