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Prince William Calls for Global Action to Safeguard Amazon Defenders
5 Nov
Summary
- Prince William speaks passionately about protecting indigenous communities
- Over 1.7 million hectares of Amazon cleared in Brazil last year, fueled by crime
- 120 environmental protectors killed or disappeared in Latin America in 2024
On November 5th, 2025, Prince William used his platform to call for global action to protect indigenous communities and environmental defenders who are facing increasing threats. During his tour of Brazil, the future king spoke passionately about the urgent need to address the nature crisis fueled by climate change and environmental crime.
As part of his Earthshot Prize initiative, which is expanding to Latin America, William announced a new partnership to support those defending the Amazon. In the past year, over 1.7 million hectares of the Amazon were cleared in Brazil, much of it driven by illicit activity. The Prince emphasized that these losses are not just environmental, but existential for indigenous peoples, as their ancestral lands and sacred sites are destroyed.
