About the event

On 5 June 2022, award-winning journalist Dom Phillips was working on his book, ‘How to Save the Amazon’, alongside the indigenous expert Bruno Pereira, when they were both ambushed. They are believed to have been assassinated by one of the criminal networks whose illegal activities they were working to expose. Dom’s book was only a third finished when he died. Alongside his publisher and literary agent, a group of journalists, experts and friends worked tirelessly to complete it, so that his account of the problems facing the Amazon and the people intent on solving them would not be silenced.

Join us on World Earth Day as we launch the paperback version of Dom’s important and ultimately hopeful book to hear from a panel of policy makers, academics, indigenous Amazonian leaders and NGOs to discuss positive solutions in law, bioeconomy, agriculture and Indigenous rights.

After this, wander the Museum with a drink from our bar to explore stands with experts showcasing how varied data is gathered and presented on deforestation to tell a more nuanced story about how to save the biome, from journalism and photography to film, real-time trade mapping and digital scanning and art. The event includes a chance to buy a copy of the book, hear from Dom’s wife and sister, and celebrate his life and hope for the Amazon.

 

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