Amazonia

SEEDCAST S3 E1 Eric Terena Photo Credit Tracy Rector 16x9

March 15, 2023

DJ Eric Terena: The Collective Sounds for a New Era

Seedcast

On the heels of a political sea change in Brazil toward environmental justice and Indigenous rights, Activist and DJ Eric Terena (of the Terena Peoples) shares how music is being used for the collective good.

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A samaúma tree in the Javari Valley Indigenous Territory in Brazil

February 10, 2023

Brazil-U.S. Cooperation is Key for Global Forest Conservation

John Reid and Paulo Moutinho

*This article was originally published on Mongabay.com. Brazilian President Lula and US President Biden are set to discuss topics including the US joining the Amazon Fund, aimed at fighting deforestation in Brazil. Read on for commentary.

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Fora Garimpo 16x9

February 8, 2023

Yanomami Face a Humanitarian Crisis in the Amazon

Daniela Lerda

In recent weeks, one of the most serious humanitarian crises of our time has finally gained public attention in Brazil and around the world. Learn more about the situation and ways you can support the Yanomami.

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Nara Baré at COP26 2021 March. Photo by Tracy Rector

June 22, 2022

Seedcast em português: Nara Baré — Os povos indígenas seguram o planeta

Seedcast

Neste episódio do Seedcast, apresentamos Nara Baré, da Nação Baré. A história da Nara é de empoderamento por meio do conhecimento.

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Photo from the UN Convention on Biological Diversity and the Fourth Meeting of the Open-Ended Working Group on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework. Photo by Michael Painter.

June 17, 2022

Nia Tero Heads to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity & WG2020-4 in Nairobi

Nia Tero Policy Team

After five weeks of virtual training sessions with 10 Indigenous Public Policy apprentices delegated by Amazonian organizations, Nia Tero moved forward into the sixth moment held in person in Nairobi in preparation for participation in the WG2020-4.

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Bruno Pereira UNIVAJA

June 15, 2022

Statement from Nia Tero on the Murders of Bruno Pereira and Dom Phillips

We lower our eyes in sadness at the tragic murders of Bruno Pereira and Dom Phillips, two men who committed their lives to the health and security of Indigenous Peoples in the Amazon.

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