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Explore Sustainable Community Development in the Heart of the Brazilian Rainforests!Ìý Ready for an unforgettable journey? Embark on a houseboat adventure down the Rio Negro (which becomes the mighty Amazon River), connect with Indigenous communities, and uncover the impact of mining in the lush Atlantic Forest. Join forces with Brazilian graduate students and be a part of the transformative 'Conservation and Sustainable Development in Brazil's Tropical Forests' class. This class is made possible by USAID-Brazil and is conducted in partnership withÌýUniversidade Estadual de Santa Cruz, in Bahia (UESC), Universidade do Estado do Amazonas, in Amazonas (UEA), Instituto Floresta Viva (IFV), andÌýInstituto de Pesquisas Ecológicas (IPÊ).Ìý
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This 3 credit course takes 12 MENV students to these stunning ecosystems, where they'll collaborate with 12 Brazilian students and their professors for two immersive weeks of exploration and learning.
"This program was the highlight of my graduate academic career thus far. The amount of information that was packed into this three weekÌýcourse was truly amazing. The ability to connect with so many different facets of a system in another part of the world was invaluable. Participating in the immersion program with Brazilian students enriched the experience and provided great insight into life in Brazil. My connection with the Amazon and Bahia is something that will stay with me for the rest of my life. I highly recommend this course."