Eduardo Paes discusses his smart city vision for Rio and technology-driven progress amid social and environmental debates.
Amid challenges such as poverty, protests and the impact of climate change, Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes is focused on transforming the city.
In his third term, he is developing Rio as a smart city, combining technology with environmental sustainability and social integration.
In response to climate change, Paes aims to achieve up to 40 percent “green” jobs by 2030.
Reflecting on Rio's experience hosting the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics, his advice is to avoid simultaneous events.
Find out more as Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes speaks to Al Jazeera.
