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Extreme weather events are becoming increasingly common, highlighting the impacts of climate change on our world. What was once considered science fiction is now a worrying reality. Devastating floods, droughts, hurricanes and wildfires are occurring with alarming frequency, causing irreparable damage to communities and the environment. These extreme events highlight the urgency of taking action against climate change and taking steps to mitigate its devastating effects before it is too late.
Speakers
Carmynie Xavier | Palestrante
Instituto Clima e Sociedade
Master's in Rural Development from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (2019). Bachelor's degree in Environmental Management from the Federal Institute of Education, Science, and Technology of Rio Grande do Sul (2016), with university extension in Environmental Law from the Higher School of Advocacy of Rio Grande do Sul (2020). Currently a Specialist in Subnational Climate Policy and Legislation in the Climate Policy and Law and Institutional Framework axis at the Climate and Society Institute, where she monitors the progress of climate-related laws in municipal councils and state legislative assemblies.
Eduardo Mack | Palestrante
C3 TV (Climate Change Channel)
Seasoned communications executive with broad experience in all spectrums of media: print, broadcast and paid TV, press officer and corporate. Worked at Jornal do Brasil, British Council (Press Officer, Brazil), BBC World Service Brazilian Section (London), Globonews Television (first 24-news channel in Brazil), TV Globo (Corporate manager), Communication/Marketing director for EY and Cisco in the run up to the Rio 2016 Games in Rio, Head of the Chevening Programme in Brazil (FCDO global grants scheme to attend post graduation courses in the UK.
Tainá Müller | Moderadora
Tainá Müller is an actress, journalist and engaged in environmental activism since the beginning of her career. She was an ambassador for “Earth Hour” 2014 and has studied ecofeminism and climate change since her postgraduate studies in Contemporary Philosophy. She made her house off-grid and self-sustainable at the top of Serra da Mantiqueira and has since been researching housing models that reduce the impact on the environment.