There is nowhere in the world like the Cerrado -- a tropical savanna in Brazil that the Xakriabá people call home.
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The Xakriabá people are deeply connected to this unique ecosystem, through history and ritual.
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The Cerrado has nearly 5,000 plant and animal species only found within its expanse.
But due to commercial agriculture and deforestation, the savanna is only 20% of its original size.
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What remains of it lies mainly within Indigenous lands.
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While the Xakriabá fight for legal ownership of their territory, they manage its biodiversity and protect their traditional way of life.
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As the current pandemic grows in Brazil,
The Xakriabá must protect themselves from COVID-19 and a rise in illegal deforestation.
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What can you do to help the Xakriabá and other Indigenous people protect their heritage and the biodiversity of our shared planet?
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Xakriabá photographer,
@edgarkanayko, says:
“People can help us directly and indirectly, supporting us, providing visibility, and ...