São Paulo and MASHAV Sign Agreement for Environmental Education

The City of São Paulo has signed an international cooperation agreement with the Israeli Agency for International Development Cooperation (MASHAV), mediated by the Consulate of Israel, focusing on practical environmental education and sustainable innovation.

Key Points of the Initiative 

• Installation of 30 biodigesters in municipal schools, capable of converting organic waste into cooking gas and natural fertilizer.
• Direct impact on school communities, providing clean energy for internal use and fertilizers for educational gardens.
• Exchange of international experiences in environmental management, urban innovation, and climate adaptation.
• Organization of seminars, workshops, forums, and study missions, along with technical training for municipal staff.
• Three years of technical monitoring, ensuring effectiveness and continuity before the biodigesters are permanently handed over to schools.

Goals and Benefits 

• Reduce waste disposal while generating useful resources for schools.
• Transform schools into living learning spaces, engaging students in innovative environmental practices.
• Encourage youth leadership in addressing everyday environmental challenges.
• Reinforce São Paulo’s commitment to the 2030 Agenda and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

About MASHAV

Founded in 1958, MASHAV is Israel’s international development cooperation program. It promotes courses and training worldwide, focusing on human development, poverty and hunger eradication, environmental protection, community development, and technology transfer.

Source: Patrick Lambert / São Paulo City Hall