FOZ DO IGUAÇU: A PATH TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY? A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS WITH REFERENCE CITIES IN SUSTAINABILITY

Abstract

This article aims to critically analyze the characteristics of Foz do Iguaçu in comparison with cities globally recognized for their sustainable and smart practices, such as Curitiba, Osaka, Sydney, Geneva and Paris. From a literature review, it was possible to identify the main challenges and opportunities that Foz do Iguaçu faces in areas such as urban mobility, waste management, use of smart technologies, energy efficiency and social inclusion. The city has significant advantages, such as the Itaipu Hydroelectric Power Plant and the Iguaçu National Park, which offer solid foundations for sustainable development. However, it is necessary to broaden the scope of its public policies, investing in urban technologies and inclusive governance. The study concludes that, for Foz do Iguaçu to consolidate itself as a sustainable city, it must adopt more integrated strategies, based on successful examples from other cities, and strengthen community participation, technological innovation and environmental preservation. By combining these factors, Foz do Iguaçu can become a benchmark in sustainability and urban intelligence in Latin America.

DOI:https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2024.032-028