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RCGI hosts DiLAPPS: a congress promoting Latin American dialogues on sustainability

2025-07-21

On July 22, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, the Research Centre for Greenhouse Gas Innovation (RCGI) at the University of São Paulo (USP) will host the second day of the I DiLAPPS Congress – Latin American Dialogues for Sustainable Research and Practices. Taking place from July 21 to 23 in hybrid format, the event marks the 10th anniversary of the UN 2030 Agenda and brings together participants from Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. The goal is to promote exchange and collaboration for sustainable solutions aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 📍 Schedule July 21 – Colégio Bandeirantes: Opening ceremony and book launch July 22 – RCGI-USP: Thematic panels, roundtables, and discussions on energy, climate, and sustainability (1:00 PM to 6:00 PM) July 23 – PUC-SP: Conversations on education, curriculum, and youth engagement Focus topics include:✔️ SDG 4 – Quality Education✔️ SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean

RCGI hosts DiLAPPS: a congress promoting Latin American dialogues on sustainability

2025-07-21

RCGI launches report on CCS and BECCUS in Brazil during workshop hosted by MME

On July 14, 2025, RCGI took part in the event Fuel of the Future: CCS, CCUS and BECCS Workshop, organized by the Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME), where it officially launched the report “The Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage (CCS) and Bioenergy with Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage (BECCUS) in Brazil: A Geographic Analysis of Carbon Emission Sources.”

2025-07-14

RCGI participates in VivaTech 2025 with special session on innovation and sustainability led by USP

Paris, June 11, 2025 – The first day of VivaTech 2025, one of the world’s leading technology and innovation events, featured a special program organized by the State of São Paulo and the University of São Paulo (USP), with support from FAPESP and active participation from the Research Centre for Greenhouse Gas Innovation (RCGI). The initiative reaffirms the central role

2025-06-11

Book Launch Brings Together CCUS Experts at RCGI

On June 3, 2025, the Research Centre for Greenhouse Gas Innovation (RCGI) at the University of São Paulo (USP) hosted the launch event for the book Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage: Law, Policy and Standardization Perspectives. The event gathered in-person and online participants including researchers, industry professionals, and academics to discuss the legal, regulatory, and standardization frameworks driving carbon capture, utilization,

2025-06-11

DNA USP – iOZ Biotech Among Top 12 DeepTech Startups at VivaTech 2025

The University of São Paulo (USP) will participate for the first time in VivaTech 2025, Europe’s largest startup and technology event, taking place from June 11 to 14 in Paris. USP will present 20 startups from its innovation ecosystem, featuring cutting-edge solutions in biotechnology, clean energy, sustainable agriculture, digital technologies, advanced materials, and more. We are proud to share that

2025-05-23

RCGI showcases low-carbon technologies in CNN and SBT reports

The Research Centre for Greenhouse Gas Innovation (RCGI), based at the University of São Paulo (USP), was featured in two major Brazilian television programs this past weekend. The technologies developed by the centre were presented on CNN Sustentabilidade, aired on Saturday, April 5, and Pé na Estrada, broadcast by SBT on Sunday, April 6, 2025. The reports highlighted initiatives led

2025-04-07

RCGI participates in the 5th State Environmental Conference Debates Climate Emergency and Ecological Transformation at USP

The 5th State Environmental Conference took place yesterday at the University of São Paulo (USP) on Wednesday (12) and was organized by the São Paulo State Department of Environment, Infrastructure, and Logistics (Semil), in partnership with the São Paulo State Environmental Company (Cetesb) and the University of São Paulo (USP). The event’s theme was “Climate Emergency: The Challenge of

2025-03-20

USP Conducts Tests on the World’s First Renewable Hydrogen Plant from Ethanol

Governor of São Paulo visits the site to learn about RCGI-USP’s pioneering pilot project, which could boost sustainable energy in Brazil. São Paulo, February 19, 2025 – The University of São Paulo (USP) is conducting tests on the world’s first experimental station dedicated to the production of renewable hydrogen from ethanol. The project, led by the university’s Research Centre for

2025-02-19

Energy Transition Research & Innovation Conference (ETRI) 2024: 5-7 November, 2024

Take a glimpse of what ETRI 2024 was like! From November 5 to 7, at the University of São Paulo, ETRI 2024, organized by RCGI – USP, brought together over 700 participants, including academics, researchers, representatives from major companies, investors interested in startups, and government officials, all united by the goal of innovating and building a sustainable energy future. This

2024-11-15