Join us for the International Day of Action for Rivers on March 19 to learn about the struggle to protect the Amazon through films, a teach-in and reception featuring some amazing drumming by Samba Jam.
Terence Turner
Where: The David Brower Center, 2150 Allston Way, Berkeley (map)
What: Film screening of Amazonia: Voices from the Rainforest by Glenn Switkes and Monti Aguirre and the award-winning short Battle for the Xingu, directed by Iara Lee, followed by a panel discussion on efforts to protect the Amazon river and the forest it sustains.
This event is not to be missed. Right now, the Brazilian government is trying to push forward with plans to dam the Xingu River – one of the Amazon’s main tributaries. The massive project would divert the flow of the Xingu River and devastate an extensive area of the Brazilian Amazon rainforest, threatening the survival of indigenous peoples. Join us, get educated and get active.
For more information on the campaign to protect the Xingu River from Belo Monte Dam, visit: www.internationalrivers.orghttps://riverresourcehub.org/resources/xingu-river/
Take action right now to protect the Xingu River!
Panelists include:
- Aviva Imhof, Campaigns Director, International Rivers
- Leila Salazar-Lopez, Campaign Director, Rainforest Action Network and Board Member, Amazon Watch
- Monti Aguirre, Latin America Campaigner, International Rivers
Afterward, stick around for some refreshments, music and great conversation!
Cost: $15 at the door. SAVE $2 IF YOU PURCHASE ONLINE.
For more information, e-mail Karolo Aparicio at karolo@internationalrivers.org, or call 510.848.1155.