US Students Gain Fresh Perspectives on Brazil’s Amazon and Urban Landscapes

4 articles · Updated · University of Delaware · Apr 14

US university students recently participated in immersive study abroad programs in Brazil, exploring the Amazon Rainforest and urban landscapes like Rio de Janeiro.
Students engaged in hands-on learning about local flora, wildlife, and culture, while disconnecting from digital distractions and reflecting through drawing and journaling.
These experiences fostered deeper appreciation for biodiversity, environmental challenges like deforestation, and the cultural significance of native plants in Brazilian society.

What urgent actions are needed to empower Indigenous communities, the true guardians of Brazil's threatened ecosystems?

Brazil claims reduced deforestation, yet fires surge. Is its environmental commitment truly robust, or just political theater?

With the Soy Moratorium gone, how will global corporations ensure their Brazilian supply chains are deforestation-free?

Rio loses 35 trees daily. Can its urban planning reverse this trend and protect its green future?

Beyond the Amazon, how does the Cerrado's 'silent water crisis' threaten Brazil's entire water security?