Projeto Conhecer para Sustentar: Diário de Bordo

September 22 was the first day of the cycle of presentations 'Knowing to Sustain – a reflection on extreme events', an initiative from Fundação Bunge and the University of São Paulo Science Station. The goal is to bring this debate into our daily lives, as well as to analyze impacts and opportunities
Prof. Dr. Hélio Dias, Director Science Station/USP
Carlo Lovatelli, Vice-President, Fundação Bunge
Profa. Dra. Maria Arruda, Pro-Dean of Culture and University Extension
Prof. Dr. Francisco de Assis Diniz, Technical Assistant to the Director, National Institute of Weather Forecast – INMET, presented the theme "Extreme Events: are we ready?"
Prof. Dr. Carlos Nobre, Head of Science Center, Land System, National Institute of Space Research – INPE, who discoursed on the theme: A reflection on extreme events
Around 100 people attended the presentations
Speakers answer questions from the audience
Speakers answer questions from the audience
The seminar 'Knowing to Sustain – a reflection on extreme events' was held at the Science Station in the city of São Paulo/SP
Juliana Santana, project coordinator at the Bunge Foundation, welcomes participants in the Formative Meeting for Educators under the “Knowing to Sustain: Itajaí Valley” project, June 24th, 2010.
Educators from the municipalities of Itajaí, Navegantes, Camboriú, Penha, Itapema and Balneário Camboriú, attend a lecture on “Environmental Education and Climate Change: Challenges to Educators”, delivered by UNIVALI professor Antonio Fernando Guerra.
Antonio Fernando Guerra, UNIVALI - Itajaí Valley University.
Angela Hoemke, master in education, discussed the approach to the concepts of Interdisciplinarity, ORA (Observation, Reflection, and Application) and Ecological Pedagogy.
Angela proposed dynamics for classroom work and offered practical examples on how to use the kit in developing projects and activities.
About 250 people took part in the meeting and had the opportunity of interacting with lecturers during the event.
Katyiussia Rebelo, environment engineer, took part in the event and answered questions on environmental issues.
"Conhecer para Sustentar: Vale do Itajaí" Kit - Book and documentary presenting the historical and geographical contexts of the heavy Nov/2008 rainfall, as well as sustainable proposals for recovery of the region
Simulated air view of the borough
Seminar 'Extreme Events in Brazil: Causes & Impacts'
Seminar 'Extreme Events in Brazil: Causes & Impacts'
Seminar 'Extreme Events in Brazil: Causes & Impacts'
Seminar 'Extreme Events in Brazil: Causes & Impacts'
Seminar 'Extreme Events in Brazil: Causes & Impacts'
Seminar 'Extreme Events in Brazil: Causes & Impacts'
Seminar 'Extreme Events in Brazil: Causes & Impacts'
Seminar 'Extreme Events in Brazil: Causes & Impacts'
Seminar 'Extreme Events in Brazil: Causes & Impacts'
Seminar 'Extreme Events in Brazil: Causes & Impacts'







Integration of companies searching for solutions to aid displaced Sertão Verde residents
Integration of companies searching for solutions to aid displaced Sertão Verde residents
Integration of companies searching for solutions to aid displaced Sertão Verde residents
Meeting of representatives from the community, civil defense, Gaspar government planning, housing and tourism agencies, Indio da Costa architecture and urbanization office, and the Bunge Foundation
Meeting of representatives from the community, civil defense, Gaspar government planning, housing and tourism agencies, Indio da Costa architecture and urbanization office, and the Bunge Foundation
Meeting of representatives from the community, civil defense, Gaspar government planning, housing and tourism agencies, Indio da Costa architecture and urbanization office, and the Bunge Foundation
Meeting of representatives from the community, civil defense, Gaspar government planning, housing and tourism agencies, Indio da Costa architecture and urbanization office, and the Bunge Foundation
Meeting of representatives from the community, civil defense, Gaspar government planning, housing and tourism agencies, Indio da Costa architecture and urbanization office, and the Bunge Foundation
Project members sign the Term of Commitment
Presentation of Angélica Costa and Mônica Zabel schools during the event
Sergio Waldrich, Bunge Alimentos´president , emphasized the importance of the project and the partnership with Authorities
Gaspar Mayor Celso Zuchi spoke about the 2008 tragedy and how important the project is for the township
Bunge Foundation's Cláudia Calais explained how the project will be developed
Indio da Costa's Maria Teresa de Mesquita presents the project
Gaspar Secretary of Planning Rodrigo Althoff presents the project
Patricia Soares, Bunge Alimentos´communication manager emceed the event
Santa Catarina state vice-governor Leonel Arcângelo Pavan
The Press was also present at the event and interviewed the members
The Press was also present at the event
The Press was also present at the event
After the rainfall the affected region received donations of water and food
Angélica Costa School: partnership with the Bunge Foundation in the Educational Community program
Remains of one of the houses that were totally destroyed by the heavy rainfall
Mudslides covered whole neighborhoods
Access roads were destroyed, making it difficult for help to arrive
Schools and public buildings became dormitories
Several professionals are at work to understand the causes of the tragedy
To understand the issues related to the tragedy is a focus point of the “Conhecer para Sustentar” (Knowing to Sustain) project
Balance between human action and preservation of Nature is one sustainability principle