The Role of Tourism in Nature Regeneration and Community Protection

Tourism can be a powerful tool for environmental conservation and social development when guided by principles of sustainability and respect for local territories. This panel explores how regenerative and innovative practices can strengthen biodiversity protection, celebrate local cultures, and expand economic opportunities in an equitable way. Drawing from academic, institutional, and award-winning experiences in Brazil, the discussion highlights tourism’s role in creating connections between people, nature, and communities—fostering a model that unites regeneration, inclusion, and prosperity.

Traditional Knowledge for the Earth and for Life

The ancestral knowledge of Indigenous peoples, quilombola communities, and other traditional groups offers concrete pathways for conserving biodiversity and restoring balance between society and nature. This panel brings together voices from the forest, academia, public institutions, and the private sector to explore how these forms of knowledge can engage in dialogue with science and innovation—strengthening sustainable management practices, preserving cultural memory, and inspiring new ways of living in harmony with the Earth.

Life That Persists: Fauna and Resilience

The ancestral knowledge of Indigenous peoples, quilombola communities, and other traditional groups offers concrete pathways for conserving biodiversity and restoring balance between society and nature. This panel brings together voices from the forest, academia, public institutions, and the private sector to explore how these forms of knowledge can engage in dialogue with science and innovation—strengthening sustainable management practices, preserving cultural memory, and inspiring new ways of living in harmony with the Earth.

Female Leadership in the Face of Climate Change

Women are on the frontlines of responding to climate challenges—defending territories, driving social mobilization, and leading the creation of innovative policies and solutions. This panel will showcase examples of female leadership across different sectors, highlighting how inclusion and gender equity are essential to accelerating the transition toward a sustainable future.

Innovate to Nourish: Smart Cities and Nutritional Security

Nutritional security lies at the heart of the cities of the future. Ensuring access to quality, healthy, and sustainable food is one of the greatest challenges of contemporary urbanization. This panel will bring together diverse perspectives—from research to public management, and from gastronomy to innovation—to discuss how smart cities can integrate food security policies, technological innovation, and food culture.

The Territorial Impact of Climate Emergencies: Migrations, Displacements, and Vulnerability

Climate change is already shaping territorial dynamics, altering patterns of land use, mobility, and occupation. In different regions, extreme weather events have led to temporary or permanent displacements, affecting local communities and demanding new approaches to urban planning, housing, and social policy. This panel will discuss how to integrate the climate perspective into territorial management strategies, highlighting experiences that seek to reconcile social protection, sustainable development, and community resilience.

Blue Breath: The Role of the Seas in the Balance of Climate and Life

The oceans regulate the climate, absorb carbon, and serve as the cradle of the planet’s greatest biodiversity—but they face growing pressure from plastic pollution and climate change. This panel discusses public policies, legal frameworks, and preservation efforts focused on mangroves, coastal zones, and the high seas, highlighting the urgency of integrated ocean governance. Bringing together science, coastal communities, and global initiatives aligned with the UN Decade of Ocean Science, the discussion reflects on how to protect this “blue breath” that is essential to life and the planet’s future.

Creative Circularity: Sustainability in Cultural Industries

Sustainability has become an essential part of contemporary creation. This panel explores how the cultural industries—from fashion and design to visual arts and audiovisual production—can lead the transition toward a more circular economy. Through practices such as material reuse and innovation in production processes, culture establishes itself as a space for experimentation and transformation, paving the way toward a more regenerative future.