COP30: Brazil promotes largest Indigenous participation in history of the conference

Excerpt from euronews.com

Brazil invested in a number of initiatives and programmes to strengthen the representation of Indigenous peoples. Around 3,000 Indigenous people are expected to attend the 12-day summit in Brazil’s Amazon city of Belém. This year, traditional Indigenous attire will stand proudly among suits and ties at COP30. The UN climate conference opened on Monday in Brazil’s Amazon city of Belém, where Indigenous peoples are expected to play an unprecedented role.

Scientists consider Indigenous communities — and the demarcation of their territories —as vital to protecting the environment and combating global warming.

Hosting this year's conference in the Amazon, a first for COP, offers a unique opportunity to highlight this role.