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The work of the award-winning Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado, particularly his current “Genesis Project” devoted to the environment, is the theme of the second UNESCO Future Lecture, to be given on 25 September (Room IV, from 2.30 to 5.30 p.m., by invitation only).
Mr Salgado, known for the dramatic portrayals of the human condition he presents in his books and exhibitions, began the Genesis Project in 2004. It aims to show the world “before humanity altered it almost beyond recognition” - landscapes and wildlife, as well as human communities still living in accordance with their ancestral traditions.
The project, in which UNESCO is a partner, will be completed in 2012. It is the basis of the “Genesis Educational Program”, which has two objectives: to make children and young people more aware of the vitality, diversity and fragility of nature, and to encourage them to play a role in preserving the planet.
During the Lecture, entitled “The Genesis Project: promoting environmental awareness and education through art in the 21st century”, Salgado will display images already captured for this venture. It will be followed by an open discussion with the audience.
The UNESCO Future Forum and Future Lecture series is part of the Foresight Programme aimed at promoting reflection on key future-oriented issues. Conceived as a contribution to global debate, these sessions bring together leading scientists, intellectuals, artists and decision-makers from all over the world.
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