EarthX Presents
Amplifying Amazonian Indigenous Voices
Speakers highlight humanity’s common future and collective responsibility to work in solidarity with indigenous peoples and preserve Amazonia
It is an honour for Stop Ecocide Co-Founder and Executive Director, Jojo Mehta, to be part of this programme with such a remarkable group of change-makers, indigenous voices and committed campaigners. Premiering on 18th February - please tune in!
On February 18, EarthX will present a two-hour special, called “Protecting the Amazon” to focus on the vital issue of the demarcation of indigenous lands and the health emergency of Covid-19 in the Amazon territories.
In a rare event, indigenous voices and allies, including some of the world’s biggest players in conservation, come together on a virtual global stage to highlight our common duty to the rainforest. Watch the premiere at 1pm CST on EarthxTV.
Notable Speakers | Among the featured indigenous speakers and allies are legendary environmentalists such as Chief Raoni Metuktire and Jane Goodall, as well as leading environmental and community advocates and activists including Co-Founder of the Rainforest Fund Dr. Franca Sciuto, President of the Federation of the Huni Kui people Chief Ninawa Huni-Kui and spokeswoman of the Guarani-Kaiowá people Valdelice Veron.
Other esteemed speakers who will present the threats toward the Amazon and its communities and share solutions include indigenous rights defender and Ecuadorian Sarayaku leader Patricia Gualinga, former French Environment Minister Nicolas Hulot, Founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Paul Watson and Co-Founder and Executive Director of Stop Ecocide International Jojo Mehta and international model and climate activist, Arizona Muse.
Co-hosting are Gert-Peter Bruch (part of whose Terra Libre will be unveiled during the special), Princess Esmeralda of Belgium, Mindahi Bastida and Leila Salazar-López.