Friday
November 14
2025

Analysis: Despite Record Turnout, Only 14% of Indigenous Brazilians Are Expected to Access Decision-Making Spaces at COP30

By Jullie Pereira

Indigenous peoples have converged on Belém to participate in the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), which opened Monday. According to the Coalition of Indigenous Peoples of Brazil (APIB), about 2,500 Indigenous representatives – the largest ever at a COP – are expected to attend. Yet only 14% (360 individuals) secured accreditation for the Blue Zone, the restricted area for official negotiations.

Photo courtesy of Marlon del Aguila Guerrero/CIFOR.

Source: Earth.Org (link opens in a new window)

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Environment
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climate change, forests, human rights, mining, public policy