Tainá de Paula

Tainá de Paula is the Secretary of the Municipal Department of Environment and Climate (Secretaria Municipal de Meio Ambiente e Clima) in Rio de Janeiro. She has been instrumental in promoting sustainable practices in the city's major events, particularly the Carnival. Under her leadership, the Folia Verde campaign aims to transform Carnival into an international model of sustainability, focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing environmental education. Tainá emphasizes the importance of celebrating cultural traditions responsibly and has collaborated with various organizations to implement environmental initiatives during the festivities.