What did the Indigenous protesters demand at COP30 in Brazil?

The Indigenous protesters, led by the Munduruku group, demanded a meeting with Brazilian President Lula to reject plans for commercial development of rivers, a grain railway project, and deforestation carbon credits that they say threaten the Amazon rainforest.

How many Indigenous people are registered to participate in COP30?

Over 900 Indigenous people are registered to participate in COP30, far exceeding the previous record of 30 at past climate conferences.

What concerns did Indigenous leaders from Ecuador raise at COP30?

Indigenous leaders from Ecuador warned that oil drilling, mining, and agribusiness expansion are pushing the Amazon rainforest closer to an irreversible tipping point, and they demanded direct climate finance for their communities.

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Indigenous Protesters Disrupt UN Climate Talks, Demand Action

15 Nov

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Summary

Indigenous groups protest at COP30 in Brazil, blocking main entrance
Demand meeting with President Lula, reject deforestation and development
Over 900 Indigenous people registered, more than triple previous record

Indigenous Protesters Disrupt UN Climate Talks, Demand Action

As Brazil hosts the 2025 United Nations climate conference (COP30), Indigenous groups are seizing the opportunity to make their voices heard. On November 14th, just days into the two-week event, Indigenous protesters disrupted entry to the main venue, forming a human chain to block the entrance.

The demonstration, led by the Munduruku Indigenous group, was a "scream" over rights violations and decisions made without consulting them. They demanded a meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, rejecting plans for commercial development of rivers, a grain railway project, and deforestation carbon credits that they say threaten the Amazon rainforest.