INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND TRANSFORMATION FOR YOUR TERRITORY
Hello! I am Elô, the mascot
of NIESADT
I was created to represent the connection between science, sanitation, territory, and society. I invite you to learn more about our Center, our projects, and the solutions we develop to transform realities. Visit our website and connect with NIESADT!
300 +
Municipalities
TERRITORIAL DEVELOPMENT
We turn ideas into action.
We offer integrated solutions that go beyond the limits of traditional strategic consulting.
Capabilities
Representation
Strategic Planning
Administrative Reports
Project Acquisition
Administration
Monitoring
Communication with the University Administration
Issuing Regulations
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+55 87 99197-4078
Our Projects
We work from project conception through implementation, focused on change and on delivering concrete, lasting results.
01
Plansanear
Training and technical support for the preparation of Municipal Basic Sanitation Plans in municipalities in the states of Rio de Janeiro, Pernambuco, and Bahia.
02
Raízes da Esperança
Strengthening family farming in rural areas of Paraíba and Pernambuco through an innovation network focused on food security, governance, and market access.
03
Programa de Pós-Graduação
Implementation and delivery of stricto sensu graduate programs through a Professional Master’s degree in Rural Extension.
04
Saneamento Vivo
Innovation, data, and strategic management applied to sanitation to strengthen public policies and expand access to environmental sanitation services.
05
ProÁgua Rural
Promoting sustainable water supply for rural communities in Brazil’s semi-arid region, working in 70 municipalities across 7 states.
06
Sustentar Rural
Training local multipliers in 64 municipalities covered by sanitation initiatives to develop educational activities in beneficiary communities.
07
Jaguarari Sustentável
Defining the most feasible solution for solid waste in Jaguarari, Bahia, including diagnostics, waste-picker training, and environmental education.
08
SINISA 2.0
Modernization, functional evolution, and improved governance for SINISA. More than a system update, it is a national strategy to strengthen sanitation information management.
IMPACT
R$ 62.058.175,51
We turn ideas into action.
R$ 7,3M
Training and professional development initiatives
R$ 40M
Public policy support and development
R$ +10M
Support for environmental management and family farming
Our Reach
09
States
300
Municipalities
Impact
+4 million
people impacted
NIESADT works in the territories that most
need public policies.
Women
3,341,057
Rural Population
2,259,971
Source: IBGE – Demographic Census (2022); IBGE – Population Estimates (2025).
- •21 LOW HDI MUNICIPALITIES (below 0.550)
- •147 MUNICIPALITIES BELOW HDI (below 0.600)
- •7 HIGH HDI MUNICIPALITIES (above 0.700)
Source: Atlas of Human Development in Brazil (UNDP; IPEA; FJP, 2013).
Total collaborators
involved in projects
Areas of expertise
Teaching activities
We develop educational projects and study groups aimed at training qualified professionals in environmental sanitation and territorial development.
Teaching activities
Research activities
Outreach activities
We carry out projects, programs, and courses; promote seminars, workshops, and training; support academic leagues, study groups, and junior enterprises; and provide specialized technical services to municipalities and organizations.
Outreach activities
Research activities
We conduct multidisciplinary research, integrating different fields of knowledge. We publish studies, articles, and scientific journals, contributing to the sector’s advancement.
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Applications
Digital tool for conducting georeferenced questionnaires, designed to collect primary and secondary data for the preparation of Municipal Basic Sanitation Plans.
Enables data collection from:
- Public service providers;
- Sector managers;
- End users (urban and rural populations).
Products and Services
Geoprocessing
QGIS
This initiative uses QGIS and artificial intelligence techniques for spatial analysis applied to environmental sanitation.
Cadastral Mapping and Land Regularization
Environmental Mapping and Climate Monitoring
Zoning and Land Use Management
Agriculture and Rural Development Planning
Support for the Preparation and Implementation of Municipal Sanitation Plans
Georeferenced Dashboards and Observatories
Products and Services
CORE
PRODUCTS
Preparation of strategic, territorial, and urban planning plans, including Participatory Master Plans, Municipal Sanitation Plans, Climate Action Plans, Urban Mobility Plans, Territorial Development Plans, and Solid Waste Plans.
ENVIRONMENT
Specialized services and projects
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Territorial development products
Rural Construction Projects
Preparation of executive projects for rural purposes
Support for registering food products from associations, agro-industries, and family farmers (ADAPI, ADAGRO, ADAB, MAPA)
Projects for the regularization and construction of rural production units
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Technology projects,
IT and audiovisual
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Event organization and
promotion
PARTNERSHIP MODELS AND LEGAL INSTRUMENTS
Accredited foundations
