Sônia Guajajara
Finally, Indigenous peoples have an influential voice at COP30. They’re speaking loud and clear
Indigenous peoples are on the vanguard of climate action. Longstanding relationships with land means they endure the direct consequences of climate change. And their unique knowledge offers effective solutions to climate problems.
The Conversation
7 min read
COP30: Brazil promotes largest Indigenous participation in history of the conference
Brazil invested in a number of initiatives and programmes to strengthen the representation of Indigenous peoples. Around 3,000 Indigenous people are expected to attend the 12-day summit in Brazil’s Amazon city of Belém.
Euronews
7 min read
Controversial Brazil law curbing Indigenous rights comes into force
‘Time marker’ legislation means Indigenous peoples can only lay claim to lands they occupied in 1988, invalidating scores of claims
The Guardian - US
4 min read
Feminism in pictures: illustrated stories of women’s rights around the world
Three female artists, from Kenya, Brazil and Turkey, describe how their creative vision helped them draw attention to the fight for equality
The Guardian - UK
12 min read
Brazil’s first-ever minister for Indigenous peoples: ‘It is time for the world to look at our way of life’
Sônia Guajajara rose from poverty to become one of Brazil’s most formidable politicians. She talks about battling farmers, miners and land grabbers – and why technology is not the answer to the climate crisis
The Guardian - UK
8 min read
Indigenous women are showing us how to fight for environmental and human rights
During a recent trip to Brazil I saw how Indigenous women activists there have completely changed the political landscape
The Guardian - US
9 min read
Joy and defiance at gathering led by Amazonian chief Raoni Metuktire
Climate concerns prominent as hundreds attend celebration of chief’s nominal 91st birthday
The Guardian - UK
9 min read
Outrage as Brazil law threatening Indigenous lands advances in congress
Critics denounced ‘lies, hatred and racism’ as legislation moves to senate after being overwhelmingly endorsed by lower house
The Guardian - US
5 min read
Outcry as Brazil congress moves to gut environment and Indigenous ministries
Plan to drastically dilute bodies’ powers would deal severe blow to Lula’s attempt to reverse Bolsonaro’s era of Amazon devastation
The Guardian - US
5 min read
Green Carpet Fashion awards 2023: Leonardo DiCaprio and Cate Blanchett on frontline as eco-warriors plan plastic-free future
Unusual mix of stars, activists and sustainable fashion personalities attend ceremony in Hollywood
The Guardian - AU
5 min read
