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environmental-conservation-indigenous-rights2 years ago•2 min saved

"Lula's Pledge: Defeating Illegal Miners on Indigenous Lands"

Brazilian President Lula vows to intensify efforts to remove thousands of illegal miners from the Yanomami Indigenous territory in the Amazon, acknowledging the resurgence of environmental criminals despite initial crackdown success. Lula convened top officials to address the crisis, emphasizing the government's commitment to protecting Indigenous lands and combating illegal mining with full force. While facing criticism over the waning anti-mining offensive, Lula's administration achieved a 50% reduction in Amazon deforestation in its first year.

via The Guardian|

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environment2 years ago•3 min saved

Brazil's Indigenous territories gain recognition and protection.

Brazil's President Lula has granted official recognition of nearly 800 square miles of Indigenous lands, most of it in the Amazon, in a move that seeks to safeguard critical rainforest from the unchecked exploitation that marked his predecessor's administration. The land remains under the federal government's jurisdiction, but the designation grants Indigenous peoples the right to use it in their traditional manner. Mining activities are prohibited, and commercial farming and logging require specific authorizations. The Amazon rainforest, covering an area twice the size of India, holds tremendous amounts of carbon and is a crucial buffer against climate change.

via The Associated Press|

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