Speakers

Rafael Piovezan

A native of Santa Bárbara d’Oeste (Barbarense), he is 42 years old and holds a degree in Biological Sciences from Unesp. He completed his Master's, PhD, and Post-Doctorate degrees in Zoology at Unesp. He is a reviewer for various national and international scientific journals. He is a career Biologist at the Santa Bárbara d’Oeste City Government, having been admitted through a public service examination. He has taught courses in Nursing, Biomedicine, and Physiotherapy. He is a visiting professor at the Department of Epidemiology and an advisor for the Professional Master’s Program at the USP School of Public Health. He served as the Secretary of the Environment and as the Superintendent Director (Dir. Sup.) of DAE (Department of Water and Sewage). In 2016, he was elected Vice-Mayor, simultaneously serving as the Superintendent Director of DAE during that period. He was elected Mayor in 2020 and re-elected in 2024. He is the current President of the PCJ Consortium.

Rafael Piovezan

A native of Santa Bárbara d’Oeste (Barbarense), he is 42 years old and holds a degree in Biological Sciences from Unesp. He completed his Master's, PhD, and Post-Doctorate degrees in Zoology at Unesp. He is a reviewer for various national and international scientific journals. He is a career Biologist at the Santa Bárbara d’Oeste City Government, having been admitted through a public service examination. He has taught courses in Nursing, Biomedicine, and Physiotherapy. He is a visiting professor at the Department of Epidemiology and an advisor for the Professional Master’s Program at the USP School of Public Health. He served as the Secretary of the Environment and as the Superintendent Director (Dir. Sup.) of DAE (Department of Water and Sewage). In 2016, he was elected Vice-Mayor, simultaneously serving as the Superintendent Director of DAE during that period. He was elected Mayor in 2020 and re-elected in 2024. He is the current President of the PCJ Consortium.
05 Nov

Territories in Transition: The Role of Municipalities in Climate Resilience

This panel examines how cities and their territories can reinvent themselves in the face of climate impacts, transforming vulnerabilities into opportunities. Pathways to strengthen local policies, integrate communities, and foster innovative solutions in urban planning, infrastructure, and environmental management will be debated. The challenge of financing and the step-by-step process for building partnerships will also be addressed. The session seeks to demonstrate how municipal action can be decisive for building climate resilience.

Cosan presents: Green Economy Stage 13:45 - 15:15