Discover the Amazon in 3D: A Journey Through the Forest and the Climate Crisis

Adriana Portella; Sinval Cantarelli  Xavier; Luisa Felix Dalla Vecchia

Discover the Amazon in 3D: A Journey Through the Forest and the Climate Crisis

Adriana Portella (Developer)
, Sinval Cantarelli Xavier (Designer)
, Luisa Felix Dalla Vecchia (Producer)

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Abstract

We are proud to present our 3D model of the Amazon Rainforest, an innovative and interactive installation designed to raise awareness of the devastating effects of climate change on one of the world’s most vital ecosystems.

Developed as part of the Amazon Indigenous Wisdom: Shaping Climate Solutions in Brazil project, this model combines scientific data, and geospatial mapping to visualise the Amazon biome in its complexity. It highlights regions under pressure from deforestation, wildfires, and biodiversity loss, as well as the protected Indigenous territories that serve as strongholds of ecological resilience.

Through light projections and data overlays, people can explore how the forest is changing — and what’s at stake. The model also invites reflection on the lived experiences of Indigenous Peoples in the Amazon who are on the frontlines of climate change, defending their land and our planet’s future.

Original language	English
Publisher	Heriot-Watt University
Size	2.25 per 1.75 meters
Publication status	Published - 21 Jul 2025

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 13 Climate Action
SDG 15 Life on Land

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