Earth Defenders

Every three days, an Earth Defender is killed for protecting their land from illegal logging, mining, and ranching. But with the stroke of a pen, Brazil's President Lula can change this, by safeguarding thousands of hectares of Indigenous territories — a step that would shield communities and protect our forests. Today we will mobilise in Brasilia with the Indigenous movements – stand with us by adding your name to reach 1.5 million voices for Indigenous land recognition now: With the stroke of a pen, Brazil's President Lula can safeguard thousands of hectares of Indigenous territories — a step that would shield communities, remove invaders, preserve culture, and protect our forests. But powerful interests are pushing back, while Earth Defenders remain at terrible risk. More than 2,250 have been killed globally in recent years for standing up to the ranchers, loggers, and miners who invade their sacred lands and forests for profit. Many of these Earth Defenders still lack full legal recognition of the territories they protect with their lives. This can change now: Today Indigenous Peoples and local communities will march through Brasília with one clear demand: for Lula to formally recognise their lands. We will be on the ground with them — and we need your support to make their call for justice unstoppable. Sign now and spread the word — together we can get to 1.5 million voices!

Every three days, an Earth Defender is killed for protecting their land from illegal logging, mining, and ranching. But with the stroke of a pen, Brazil's President Lula can change this, by safeguarding thousands of hectares of Indigenous territories — a step that would shield communities and protect our forests. Today we will mobilise in Brasilia with the Indigenous movements – stand with us by adding your name to reach 1.5 million voices for Indigenous land recognition now: add my name Dear friends, With the stroke of a pen, Brazil's President Lula can safeguard thousands of hectares of Indigenous territories — a step that would shield communities, remove invaders, preserve culture, and protect our forests. But powerful interests are pushing back, while Earth Defenders remain at terrible risk. More than 2,250 have been killed globally in recent years for standing up to the ranchers, loggers, and miners who invade their sacred lands and forests for profit. Many of these Earth Defenders still lack full legal recognition of the territories they protect with their lives. This can change now: Today Indigenous Peoples and local communities will march through Brasília with one clear demand: for Lula to formally recognise their lands. We will be on the ground with them — and we need your support to make their call for justice unstoppable. Sign now and spread the word — together we can get to 1.5 million voices! Stand with the Indigenous Peoples of Brazil Science shows that Indigenous Peoples' territories are the best conserved of all. But many Earth Defenders lack legal recognition of the lands they safeguard. In the Amazon alone, 36 lands could be protected NOW with Lula's signature: 7.8 million hectares guarded, comparable to the size of Austria. This year, Brazil is in the international spotlight as the UN Climate Summit COP30 will take place right in the heart of the Amazon: in a region crucial to our fight against climate change and sustained by Indigenous Peoples and local communities. Announcing new Indigenous lands protected at COP30 is one of the most concrete solutions Lula can bring to fight climate change and biodiversity loss. This is why Indigenous communities are taking to the streets in Brasilia one month before the COP starts, and why we are joining them. Let's rally behind them to make sure Lula secures their land rights and turns this climate summit into a historic moment for the Amazon, Indigenous Peoples, and life on Earth. Sign and share now to get to 1.5 million voices: Stand with the Indigenous Peoples of Brazil Avaaz has long stood with Indigenous Peoples and local communities who risk their lives to protect the forests that sustain us all — from Brazil to Tanzania. Let's make COP30 a celebration for Earth Defenders everywhere and come together in solidarity and hope for our shared future on this planet. With fierce determination, Laura, Alice, Bia, Mauricio, Eza, Joana and the whole Avaaz team More Information: At least 146 land and environmental defenders killed or disappeared globally in 2024 (Global Witness) Indigenous land rights play a vital role in protecting the Amazon rainforest. Here's how (World Economic Forum) Brazil's Lula approves 13 Indigenous lands after much delay, promises more to come (Mongabay) Scientific Evidence Points to Indigenous Peoples' Forest Management as Key to Climate Change Mitigation (Rainforest Foundation) The Answer is Us (a resposta somos nos)

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