Brazil Creates New Indigenous Territories During Protest-Hit COP30
– Brazil has designated 10 new Indigenous territories amidst protests at COP30.
– These territories, including parts of the Amazon, will receive legal protection.
– Indigenous lands now total 117.4 million hectares, 13.8% of Brazil’s territory.
– Recognition could prevent 20% of additional deforestation and cut carbon emissions by 26% by 2030.
– Activists highlight the connection between Indigenous land rights and biodiversity conservation.