Casa Amazônia
Casa Amazônia is an immersive space located in Times Square. There will be artistic interventions from Amazon artists, high-level panel discussions about the region and networking with actors interested in the Amazon cause. In partnership with the Government of the State of Pará, Casa Amazônia will feature multimedia projections through which the spectator will be transported to the poignancy of the Amazon region (the center of discussions on climate change and host of COP 30 in 2025). The event will contain multiple elements: Main room with an immersive experience developed by the renowned Amazonian artist Roberta Carvalho and some guest artists. Alongside a musical piece, the projections will construct a visual narrative and will transport visitors into the Amazonian cultural universe, introducing traditional local practices, showcasing the contemporary Amazonian lifestyle, and highlighting artists and icons from the region. Debates with preeminent Amazonians (politicians, scientists, activists, and raising voices) and high-level academics about crucial topics for the preservation of the region, such as bioeconomy, how to finance the just transition, and climate justice. “Speakeasy”: A multidisciplinary room dedicated to fostering connections between attendees and stakeholders acting in the Amazon region. The space will host networking sessions and pocket events showcasing Amazonian-made products. The large public will have the opportunity to hear about the Amazon by the Amazonians.