Launch of Amazonia Viva in 4D: a virtual journey into the heart of the forest

Launch of Amazonia Viva in 4D: a virtual journey into the heart of the forest

Date: 09 December 2023 at the UNEP Pavilion
Time: 16:30 – 17:30 UAE Time

AMAZONIA VIVA A virtual reality film

Throughout COP28, come experience the award-winning virtual reality film, Amazônia Viva, developed by IRI Brazil. Amazônia Viva is a 10-minute film that transports viewers to the Tapajós River region of the Brazilian Amazon. The 360° immersive virtual reality experience unveils one of the most important ecosystems on the planet, bringing the Amazon closer to the people. Raquel Tupinambá, a cacique indigenous leader from the Surucuá community, welcomes the viewer into her homeland and guides them through a fully interactive virtual journey. Along the way, the majesty of the world’s largest rainforest is revealed, as are the imminent threats it faces.

Panelists

• Carlos Vicente, National Facilitator Interfaith Rainforest Initiative – IRI Brazil
• Gabriel Labbate, Head of Climate Change Mitigation Unit and Head of UN-REDD Programme, UNEP
• Claudia Galvão, CEO da NoAr
• Charles McNeill, Senior Advisor, Forests & Climate, IRI – UNEP
• Raquel Tupinamba, Indigenous Leader
• Estevão Ciavatta, Director of the filme Amazônia Viva (video)

Link to Livestream