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Second Week of COP30 Is Filled with Negotiation, Demarcation, Fire, and Advocacy

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… and its impact on the Xikrin Indigenous Peoples  led by Edson Krenak (Krenak), Cultural Survival Brazil Special Project … (Ñuu Savi/Mixtec), Djalma Ramalho (Aranã Caboclo), and Edson Krenak (Krenak) ​Cultural Survival launched the report …

Cultural Survival Is Headed to COP30!

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… (Wayuu), Director of Advocacy and Communications;  Edson Krenak  (Krenak), Brazil Program Manager;  Rosy Sul González  … leadership is essential for any real solution .”   Edson Krenak  (Krenak), Brazil Program Manager, explains, …

A Cultural Survival participará da COP30 em Belém, Brasil

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… Alicia Moncada (Wayuu), Diretora de Defesa e Comunicações Edson Krenak (Krenak), Gerente do Programa Brasil Rosy Sul González … mas a partir daqueles que realmente vivem aqui”.   — Edson Krenak (Krenak), Gerente do Programa Brasil. Siga-nos …

An Indigenous Leader and Activist from Northeast Brazil Defending Indigenous Health

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… those under the Bolsonaro administration (2019-2022).  Edson Krenak: How did you come to take over SESAI? What was the …

Brazil Is Indigenous Land

Date Published: | Cultural Survival Quarterly
… with territorial conflicts, deforestation, and mining. Edson Krenak (Krenak) writes more about these issues in his feature …

A Moratória da Soja e a luta da Amazônia contra os Gigantes do Agronegócio

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… membro/a de uma comunidade da Floresta) com colaboração de Edson Krenak, CS Staff O Conselho Administrativo de Defesa … completamente. Defendida pelo líder visionário Ailton Krenak e enraizada no que o acadêmico Walter Mignolo chama de …

The Soy Moratorium and the Amazon's Fight Against Agribusiness Giants

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… Em português By Lygia Zamali Fernandes with Edson Krenak (Krenak, CS Staff) As of August 19, 2025, Brazil's … and member of a Floresta community. All photos by Edson Krenak.   …

Sineia Do Vale: From Community-based Research to the International Indigenous Caucus for COP30 in Brazil

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… article is based on an interview with Sineia do Vale by Edson Krenak and Patricia Zuppi.     Top photo courtesy of Sineia …

2025 Transition Minerals Tracker Underscores the Disproportionate Impact of Mining for Transition Minerals on Indigenous Communities

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… is not only reckless – it is unjust and unfair," states Edson Krenak Naknanuk (Krenak), Cultural Survival Lead on Brazil and Securing …

Amplifying Indigenous Voices at the 24th Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

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… by Indigenous Peoples Rights International Entrevista con Edson Krenak de Cultural Survival sobre UNDRIP Entrevista con Sarah …

Indigenous Leaders Identify Opportunities for Indigenous Advocacy at OECD Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains 

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… By Edson Krenak  (Krenak, CS Staff) On May 21-24, 2024, members of Cultural … (Buryat), Executive Director, SIRGE Coalition; and Edson Krenak (Krenak), Advocacy Coordinator, Cultural …

Undermining Indigenous Peoples’ Rights: The Ongoing Struggle for Recognition in UN Environmental Agreements

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… Prem Singh Tharu – Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact (AIPP) Edson Krenak – Cultural Survival/SIRGE Coalition Yblin Román … Prem Singh Tharu - Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact (AIPP); Edson Krenak - Cultural Survival/SIRGE Coalition and Yblin …

Cultural Survival's Statement to the 17th Session of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples 

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… and esteemed colleagues and parentes,  My name is Edson Krenak, from Krenak Peoples in Brazil. We are at a pivotal moment, where …

How Indigenous and Quilombola Communities of Araçuaí, Brazil Are Fighting for their Rights in the Energy Transition

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… C. Soares (Translation from Portuguese and revision by Edson Krenak) “Physical slavery may have ended, but the torture … through vibrant dance and rhythmic music. Photo by Edson Krenak.  …

Indigenous Leaders to Participate in 17th OECD Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains

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… Angarova (Buryat), Executive Director at SIRGE Coalition; Edson Krenak (Krenak), Advocacy Coordinator at Cultural Survival; … & Human Rights Resource Centre (BHRRC) and joined by Edson Krenak will run on May 21st from 9:45am-11:15am. The …

Maracanã Village and University: The Saga of Indigenous Peoples’ Resistance in the Heart of Rio de Janeiro

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… Leia em português By Edson Krenak (Krenak, CS Staff) Indigenous Peoples in urban … and her community fight for recognition and protection.  Edson Krenak: Can you introduce yourself by sharing your …

EU Council Approves CSDDD: A Step in the Right Direction, But Too Modest to Protect Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Effectively

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… Our collective responsibility demands nothing less."  Edson Krenak (Krenak), Advocacy Coordinator, Cultural Survival, said:  “The …

Report Honors Lives Lost of 13 Indigenous Defenders and Highlights Emerging Regions of Risk in Brazil

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… to live their lives in peace and dignity. Em português Edson Krenak(Krenak), Cultural Survival Advocacy Coordinator, shares his …

The Road to COP28: The World Is Not on Track to Achieve the Goals of the Paris Agreement

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… Polina Shulbaeva (Selkup), Bryan Bixcul (Maya Tz'utujil), Edson Krenak (Krenak), CS Staff In 2022, at the United Nations Framework on …

Indigenous Peoples Continue to Push for Rights, Inclusion, and Direct Financing in Climate Change Negotiations Prior to UNFCCC COP28

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… and interests, and their full and effective participation. Edson Krenak (Krenak), Cultural Survival Lead on Brazil, and Polina …

Opening Statement of the International Indigenous Peoples Forum on Climate Change (IIPFCC) at SB58 in Bonn, Germany

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… Bonn, Germany, made on June 5, 2023. Cultural Survival's Edson Krenak (Krenak), Lead on Brazil, and Polina Shulbaeva (Selkup), …

Open Letter from the Meeting of Traditional Peoples and Communities of Minas Gerais - Ribeirão das Neves, Brazil

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… by AI Chat-GPT Machine with edits and adaptations made by Edson Krenak, On May 19-21, 2023, representatives of many …

Despite Historic Participation Indigenous Peoples Are Again Sidelined In Major Decisions At COP27

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… Muñoz Rivera (Colla) Bryan Bixcul (Maya Tz’utujil), Edson Krenak Naknnanuk (Krenak), and Shaldon Ferris (Khoisan). Fossil Fuels Are Here …

Indigenous Peoples from Brazil Push for Land Demarcation at International Forums

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… By Edson Krenak (Krenak, CS Staff) The participation of Indigenous Peoples … in the center is Sonia Guajajara (Guajajara).  Photo Edson Krenak, CS staff. …

Sonia Guajajara Appointed First Minister of Newly Created Ministry of Indigenous Affairs in Brazil

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… By Edson Krenak (Krenak, CS Staff) In 2022, a Brazilian Indigenous activist … Indigenous livelihoods. Sonia Guajajara at COP27. Photo by Edson Krenak.   Seven Challenges of the New Ministry The …

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