Indigenous Groups Advocate for Land Rights and Sustainable Policies at Terra Livre Protest in Brazil

Thousands of Indigenous people convened in Brasília, Brazil, for the annual Terra Livre protest, championing the protection of their land rights. They voice concerns over a 2023 law that they believe undermines their constitutional rights to ancestral lands, which are crucial for reclaiming territories impacted by farming and logging. Indigenous groups have paused conciliation talks at the Supreme Court, asserting that the chamber's existence infringes upon their constitutional rights. Furthermore, a coalition of 180 indigenous and climate groups worldwide has appealed to the COP President to cease new oil extraction, reduce natural gas and crude oil production, promote renewable energy transition, and reinforce the commitment to phasing out fossil fuels. This unified call emphasizes the importance of Indigenous leadership in global climate decisions and the necessity of respecting Indigenous wisdom and voices at COP30 and beyond.