Porto Alegre, home to around 1.5 million people, is the capital and the largest city of the State of Rio Grande do Sul, in southern Brazil. Located in the junction of five rivers, the city is a port of industrial and commercial centers. However, this geographical location also exposes the city to floods during the annual rainy season.
The city has been mobilizing projects in partnership with national and international institutions focusing on disaster prevention and mitigation with a focus on public participation.
