Lessons from Brazil’s Atlantic Forest

On October 19, 2025, together with other participants in the Yale University Environmental Leadership and Training Initiative, I arrived in Porto Seguro, Bahia, Brazil. It was here that the Portuguese first set foot centuries ago, forever changing the destiny of this land and its people.

My journey here and my participation in the programme were among the most significant in my career. It brought class knowledge and theory to life, showing how history reshaped nature and how we can help it heal. The experience also deepened my conviction as a storyteller and climate action advocate.