TED: The silent drama of photography | Sebastião Salgado

The speaker shares his journey from growing up on a farm in Brazil to becoming an economist and activist. He later transitions to a career in photography, capturing social issues and environmental challenges. After witnessing the horrors in Rwanda, he returns to Brazil to restore his family's land, leading a successful reforestation project. The speaker emphasizes the importance of environmental conservation and the role of forests in sustaining life on Earth.

Describe the speaker's early life and the environment in which they grew up.

What significant life event occurred when the speaker was 15 years old?

What motivated the speaker to leave Brazil and go to France?

How did the speaker's perspective on photography change over time?

What challenges did the speaker face while photographing in Rwanda?

What actions did the speaker take to restore the land they inherited?

How did the speaker's experiences shape their views on development and conservation?

What was the speaker's vision for the future of the environment?

Discuss the importance of trees as described by the speaker.

What role does the speaker believe individuals can play in environmental conservation?