What do indigenous leaders want at COP30?
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Indigenous leaders at COP30 seek greater inclusion in climate negotiations, protection of the Amazon, recognition of land rights, and honest collaboration with governments. They emphasize the need for concrete action to address deforestation and climate change, highlighting their role in preserving biodiversity and demanding that their voices shape climate solutions. Protests and demonstrations underscore their urgency and frustration with ongoing Amazon development and insufficient government response.
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Indigenous voices demand action at COP30 amid Amazon crisis
- Indigenous protesters charged the gates of the COP30 summit in Belém, seeking inclusion in climate discussions. 11s
- Protesters defended their actions as a desperate plea for forest protection and attention from the government and the United Nations. 17s
- A protest flotilla of indigenous leaders and activists, escorted by the Brazilian Navy, called for land rights and Amazon protection. 1m 23s
- Greenpeace Brazil's executive director emphasized the Amazon's role as a climate tipping point and the impact of human-caused fires. 1m 40s
- Experts warned that continued deforestation and warming could cause the Amazon to shift into a savannah ecosystem. 2m 20s
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Brazilian Minister for Indigenous Peoples, Sonia Guajajara, states indigenous inclusion in decision-making and international forums is essential. She emphasizes that solutions to the climate crisis must include those who protect the environment and are directly impacted by climate change.
