OVERVIEW
When we think of the Amazon, the first image we visualize resembles a dense green wall of giant, leafy trees. But what can we see if we look beyond the trees? Documentary photographer and visual storyteller, Pablo Albarenga, will guide us through his journey to the largest tropical forest in the world to discuss some stereotypes and delve into the diversity of stories that hide in the shade of the trees. Through his work, we will learn the stories of those who dedicate their lives to the protection of this biome, whose global relevance is undoubtedly unquestionable.
PABLO ALBARENGA
PHOTOGRAPHER AND NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER
Pablo Albarenga is a documentary photographer and visual storyteller with a focus on stories of social and environmental justice. As a photographer, he has documented land issues in Latin America, involving traditional peoples who are opposing large extractive industries to protect their ancestral lands. Albarenga is a National Geographic Explorer, has been a multiple beneficiary of the Pulitzer Center, and was selected in 2020 as the photographer of the year by the Sony World Photography Awards.