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Environmental performance of infrastructure and the provision of basic services in southern Brazilian cities: A ranking based on technical standards

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  • Costas, Marcel Felipe Tonetto
  • Ávila, Lucas Veiga
  • Anholon, Rosley
  • Arenhart, Rodrigo Schons

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Ensuring urban sustainability is increasingly important for cities aiming to safeguard residents’ quality of life, protect the environment, and build resilience against global challenges such as climate change and population growth. This study analyzes the environmental performance of infrastructure and basic services in cities in southern Brazil by developing a multi-criteria ranking based on indicators that reflect ABNT NBR ISO 37120:2021 technical standards. Data from official Brazilian sources compiled on the Bright Cities/2024 platform were analyzed using the Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) method TOPSIS, with criterion weights determined by the Entropy method. The results rank Bento Gonçalves (RS) as the top-performing municipality. The indicators that most effectively differentiated municipalities were the percentage of recycled municipal solid waste, the average annual duration of power interruptions per household, and the population served by sewage collection systems. Conversely, the percentage of the population with regular solid waste collection, compliance with drinking water quality standards, and access to water supply services showed slight variation. The analysis of environmental practices in leading cities reveals a focus on integrated solid waste management, water resource conservation, and public environmental education. These policies are relevant for mitigating the impacts of rapid urbanization and industrial development, thereby promoting a more sustainable and resilient urban future.

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  • Costas, Marcel Felipe Tonetto & Ávila, Lucas Veiga & Anholon, Rosley & Arenhart, Rodrigo Schons, 2026. "Environmental performance of infrastructure and the provision of basic services in southern Brazilian cities: A ranking based on technical standards," Utilities Policy, Elsevier, vol. 99(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:juipol:v:99:y:2026:i:c:s0957178726000081
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jup.2026.102149
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