Leticia Pinheiro, a resident of the Acari favela in Rio de Janeiro, reflects on the drastic changes the Acari River has undergone from a source of life to a polluted canal. The community's history is marked by floods, made worse by climate change, affecting thousands of residents. The Fala Akari Collective highlights the importance of preserving local stories and memories. An exhibition called Favela Climate Memory showcases testimonies from over 400 individuals across 10 favelas, exploring their experiences with climate issues and their connection to nature, further emphasizing the social impacts of environmental degradation.
Leticia Pinheiro states, 'Recording Acari's stories prevents favelas being erased from Rio's history.' This emphasizes the importance of memory in shaping community identity.
'When it floods, the whole Acari complex is affected. Rain brings huge anxiety, and people see the river as something extremely negative,' according to Pinheiro.
Favela Climate Memory is a project that gathers testimonies from over 400 people, focusing on how residents relate to climate and nature through their experiences.
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