When does the event take place?

The event takes place on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

Where is the lecture held?

The event location is the VHS Altes E-Werk at Tränkgasse 4, 96052 Bamberg.

What can visitors expect?

The program includes a project presentation on Projeto Fazenda Saúva and a subsequent opening with photographs of the Atlantic Rainforest of Brazil.

What topics are addressed in the lecture?

Topics include conservation, environmental education, sustainable cocoa cultivation, women's empowerment, and the protection of endangered animal and plant species.

Can the project be supported?

After the lecture, there will be an opportunity to support the project with a voluntary donation.

Is the event suitable for art enthusiasts?

Yes. The photo exhibition combines documentary photography, cultural education, and social themes, providing space for an intense exploration of the works.

Rainforest as a Learning Place

Name: Rainforest as a Learning Place – Sustainability, Environment, and Society in Brazil
Start: 2026-10-13T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-13T19:00:00+02:00
Location: VHS Altes E-Werk

Rainforest as a Learning Place: Brazil Between Nature, Society, and Responsibility

The Atlantic Rainforest of Brazil is one of the most biodiverse and simultaneously threatened ecosystems on Earth. The lecture at the VHS Bamberg City focuses on the Projeto Fazenda Saúva in Bahia and connects ecological questions with social development, environmental education, and cultural mediation.

An Ecosystem Full of Life

The accompanying photo exhibition makes the unique nature of the Atlantic Rainforest visually accessible. Photographs provide insights into landscapes, fauna and flora, as well as the challenges of a rural region in Brazil. The examination of the artworks leads directly into a living environment where biodiversity and human existence are closely interconnected.

Sustainability as a Social Task

The central question is how conservation, environmental education, and social development can work together. Projects for sustainable cocoa cultivation, environmental education for children and youth, women's empowerment, and the protection of endangered species of animals and plants will be presented. The lecture shows sustainability not as an abstract concept, but as a concrete practice in everyday life.

Photography, Education, and Encounter

The impressive images add a sensory dimension to the content presentation of the project. Light, colors, shapes, and landscapes convey impressions of life in the Atlantic Rainforest and create an immediate exhibition atmosphere. Following the lecture, the opening invites attendees to explore the photographs at leisure and engage in conversation with the speaker.

Commitment with Direct Impact

There will be an opportunity to support the presented project with a voluntary donation after the lecture. Contributions will directly benefit the Projeto Fazenda Saúva and promote its work in conservation, education, and social development.

The art experience combines scientific information, photographic documentation, and cultural education. Visitors can expect an evening that sharpens the perspective on Brazil and connects aesthetic experience with a concrete societal issue. Those interested in photography, the environment, global interconnections, and sustainable development should experience this event live.