The world has its eyes on the Amazon. Geographical data about this vast territory, spanning 6.74 million square kilometers across eight countries in Latin America, is constantly featured in national and international media. Headlines often highlight its sheer magnitude as the largest tropical rainforest in the world, home to 10% of the planet's biodiversity, and responsible for 15% of the Earth's freshwater. However, little attention is paid to what transpires beneath its canopy, on the ground where people live.
The urban aspects of the Amazon region are often the last to be mentioned when discussing this part of the Earth. However, grasping the significance of preserving the forest for the planet's survival also entails caring for the quality of life of its inhabitants.
