Yes, Brazil, like the whole world, stands to lose a lot in a climate-altered world. But it's also one of the major forces determining our future: It's the home of most of the Amazon rain forest.
As consumers, we need to demand that companies sell us sustainable products that do not disregard and destroy our natural world.
I'm a model as a job. I'm Gisele, the daughter of Valdir and Vania. I'm a woman; I am a model. When I go home and shut the door, that's it.
My earliest memory was going to my grandma's house, milking the cows, and collecting the eggs from the chickens.
I had to make some adjustments from what my life was like before I was a mom. My kids are so fun and loving, but they are also demanding!
The quality of time I get to spend with my family is very important. That way, I feel I am experiencing all the different aspects of my life without guilt.
I've always played sport, ever since I was little. I played volleyball and I believe sport teaches you a lot, such as teamwork, respect and discipline.
It saddens me that in the 21st century, with all our knowledge and power, we are hearing more and more stories of possible extinctions due to people's choice. We are responsible for our choices and the only ones capable of changing our future.
You know that 40 percent of the food in the United States gets thrown away because it doesn't look a certain way. It's crazy: just because the apple is not the right size or the carrot is not straight enough, it just doesn't get accepted.
Beauty is something inside of us. If you love yourself and accept yourself, that shows on the outside. Beauty is an act-it's how you carry yourself.Collection: Inspirational
I believe in the importance of seeking self-knowledge. The more I know myself, the more I feel empowered.Collection: Believe
Be more loving, compassionate and understanding with ourselves, with others, and with the planet, because we are all connected. We are one.Collection: Understanding
Our health depends on the health of our planet.Collection: Planets
The first is wake up in the morning and be grateful you are here, alive and healthy. And the second is: Give.Collection: Morning
To give life another being, what a gift! When he finally was placed into my arms, I looked into his precious eyes and felt an overwhelming, unconditial love... I never felt so complete and empowered in my life.Collection: Eye
I am not used to doing naked shoots but when you trust the photographer and the crew, you know it won't be vulgar.Collection: Naked
My husband cannot throw the ball and catch the ball at the same time. I can't believe they dropped the ball so many times.Collection: Husband
I have to come first, because then everyone benefits.Collection: Benefits
I'm a very sensitive person, and I feel what makes me vulnerable. But I see that as a good thing. I really enjoy experiencing all the different emotions in life.Collection: Sensitive Person
My dream was to be either a volleyball player or a veterinarian.Collection: Inspirational
Some people here think they don’t have to breastfeed, and I think, ‘Are you going to give chemical food to your child, when they are so little?’ There should be a worldwide law, in my opinion, that mothers should breastfeed their babies for six months.Collection: Mother
We must make living in harmony with the Earth a priority. This is our home... the only one we have!Collection: Home
I want to have a big family. My parents have been together for 36 years, and that is what I want. I am in that place. It's all good in that part of my life. It's one part of my life that I'm learning about every day. I've been challenged a lot by it, but it's the most rewarding part.Collection: Mom
I'm constantly learning and evolving. I'm fascinated with life.Collection: Evolve
He’s very close to his family His parents have been married 40 years. He’s got a pure heart. That’s all that matters—he’s got the purest heart. I feel grateful because I have a lot of love in my life. I found the person I’m sharing my life with. I have a good man.Collection: Grateful
Breathing is my best ally. By doing simple breathing exercises, I can quickly come back to center and feel more grounded.Collection: Exercise
I was somebody who was 14 years old and who got an opportunity to do a job where I could make money, and, most important, to go to school and to help my family financially. And luckily I was successful in my job, thank God. And there were a lot of people my age who didn't have that freedom I had and I'm grateful.Collection: Jobs
One thing leads to the other. Deforestation leads to climate change, which leads to ecosystem losses, which negatively impacts our livelihoods - it's a vicious cycle.Collection: Loss
Climate change is real. In order to alter this reality, we need all hands on deck.Collection: Real
I feel like life is so special and so great, every year I feel like I learn more, and I grow, and I think it's exciting to grow up.Collection: Growing Up
My husband can not f****ing throw the ball and catch the ball at the same time.Collection: Husband
My complexion is delicate, so I have to use things that won't irritate it. I switch moisturisers often.Collection: Use
Nature is where I feel most comfortable; it's where I find my balance. I would like my kids and all future generations to have the chance to experience nature as I did.Collection: Kids
In 1996, the possibility of going to New York came up. From then on, I started searching for opportunities on the international market and the plane became my home.Collection: New York
Cleaner, more sustainable energy is possible and can transform our lives, our economies, and our planet.Collection: Energy
When I’m weak, you can be strong; when I’m strong, you can be weak. That’s what I believe marriage is.Collection: Strong