Brazil’s renewable energy policies and strategies have led the world in innovative planning to generate power from wind, solar and biomass (sugar cane). In addition, Brazil has labored to minimize green house gases, discouraged the building of dams that bring flooding and destruction to the rainforest, offset deforestation, has initiated stiff fines for environmental damage, and has fostered the use of ethanol to replace fossil fuels. These practices have created millions of new jobs for its citizens, and has provided a very positive and successful model for other countries to follow.

The government of Brazil has been awarded the Shining World leadership Award by Supreme Master Ching Hai for its great contributions to saving and protecting the environment. On March 20, Golden Year 4 (2007), the Mines and Energy Ministry has confirmed the receipt of the plaque sent by post.

Curitiba is a world leader in energy-efficient urban planning. For implementing such a successful plan to reduce both the consumption of fossil fuels and air pollution, for the contribution to the improvement of the quality of life by adding adequate education, health care, garbage systems, recreation and park areas for its citizens, and for setting a shining example for many cities around the world to follow, Master has honored the city with a Shining World Leadership Award. (Please refer to detailed report on News #166)

Letter of appreciation from Municipal City Hall of Curitiba

The receipt of the award was graciously acknowledged on April 9, Golden Year 4 (2007), by the International Relations Secretary of the City Hall of Curitiba, Mr. Eduardo Pereira Guimaraes, on behalf of the mayor, Mr. Carlos Alberto Richa.

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