To protect the Amazon, we must first protect its defenders Proud to announce a new initiative at today’s unitedforwildlife Global Summit in Rio, designed to protect Indigenous Peoples and local communities, environmental defenders in Brazil from growing intimidation, violence and threats to life 🌿 The Coordination of Indigenous Organisations of the Brazilian Amazon will deliver legal aid, emergency funding, and threat-tracking systems to help Indigenous leaders defend their lands safely and continue their vital work protecting part of the Amazon - one of the world’s most critical ecosystems. The programme builds on last year’s success in Africa, where over 6,000 rangers are now insured and supported through a five-year commitment to nature’s protectors. Together, we stand with those who protect our planet 💚 #UfWSummitRio // Para proteger a Amazônia, precisamos primeiro proteger seus defensores. Tenho orgulho de anunciar uma nova iniciativa na Cúpula Global do Programa unite...