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Indigenous peoples and territorial protection in Brazil: Indigenous peoples’ contribution to combating climate change by protecting forests and other vulnerable ecosystems.

  • Blue Zone, Zone B7, Building 88, 2nd Floor (map)

Organisation

Ministry of Indigenous Peoples, Brazil, Norwegian International Climate and Forest Initiative

Description

Research indicates that indigenous lands rank as some of the most well-preserved and securely protected areas worldwide. This underscores the fact that indigenous communities embrace a lifestyle that minimizes adverse impacts on forests and other delicate ecosystems, thereby playing a pivotal role in benefiting all of humanity. The territories they inhabit, coupled with the associated traditional knowledge, emerge as indispensable assets in the global effort to combat climate change. Despite their invaluable contributions to the planet, these communities find themselves inadequately represented in political decision-making arenas, with many still lacking the authority to manage their own territories. This panel aspires to confront this disparity, offering insights, pathways, and strategies to address the issue, drawing from Brazil's extensive experience in advancing the recognition of indigenous territories.

Speakers

1. Sônia Guajajara, Minister of State for Indigenous Peoples, Ministry of Indigenous Peoples Brazil.

2. Andreas Bjelland Eriksen, Minister of Climate and Environment Norway.

3. Braulina Baniwa, Coordinator, National Articulation of Indigenous Women Warriors of Ancestry (ANMIGA/Brazil).

Language

EN - PT - SP

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