Brazil Institute
Events
Flora Brasiliensis Symposium: Brazilian Nature and Our Scientific Partnerships
February 27, 2012 // 8:00am — 6:30pm
A symposium to celebrate the opening of the Flora Brasiliensis exhibit and discuss research of mutual interest between the United States and Brazil.
Rio+20: A New Agenda for Sustainability – or More of the Same?
February 22, 2012 // 3:00pm — 5:00pm
A discussion on the Rio+20 global sustainability agenda.
A Conversation with Simon Schwartzman on Brazil's New Social Agenda
February 22, 2012 // 10:00am — 12:00pm
Join the Brazil Institute and Simon Schwartzman to discuss Brazil's New Social Agenda on February 22 from 10:00-12:00 pm
Shark Loves the Amazon
February 14, 2012 // 3:30pm — 5:00pm
Shark Loves the Amazon Film Screening, February 14, 2012, 6th Floor Flom Auditorium, 3:30 pm-5:00 pm, reception to follow
Sustainable Solutions for the Planet’s Energy Challenge
January 25, 2012 // 3:00pm — 5:00pm
The environmental challenges of climate change, energy demands, and natural resource loss continue to mount. World population hit seven billion on Halloween and is projected to go to ten billion if not more. The first decade of the 21st century was the warmest in 130 years of recorded global temperatures and 2010 was the warmest year yet recorded. At the Wilson Center, experts will discuss energy solutions to meet with these increasingly demanding challenges.
A Conversation with Governor Eduardo Campos, of the Brazilian State of Pernambuco
January 19, 2012 // 10:30am — 12:00pm
Thursday, January 19th, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm, 6th Floor Flom Auditorium
What to Expect from Rio+20: A Conversation with Izabella Teixeira, Minister of the Environment - POSTPONED
January 12, 2012 // 3:00pm — 5:00pm
Minister of the Environment Izabella Teixeira will present the Brazilian government's vision for the upcoming Rio+20 conference.
Why Brazilians Like Dilma Despite The Bad News
January 11, 2012 // 1:30pm — 3:30pm
President Dilma Rousseff’s first year in office was marked by a decline in domestic economic growth and an increase in corruption scandals. Yet Rousseff ended 2011 with a 72% approval rating. The Wilson Center and the Brazil Institute reflect on Brazil’s first female president’s performance and what lays ahead on the domestic and international fronts.
Government Leadership in Sustainability
December 14, 2011 // 3:00pm — 5:00pm
Opportunities among government and business to partner in support of sustainable design are vast and growing. Martha Johnson, GSA Administrator, will explore how $65 billion and 360 million square feet of federal real estate can become a zero environmental footprint that will reduce waste, support innovation, and boost efficiency.
Is Rio's Tough Love Strategy Against Violence Working?
December 13, 2011 // 9:00am — 11:30am
A conference to examine the effects of the Rio de Janeiro Pacifying Police Units (UPPs).
