This edition of the COP is taking place in a democratic country, where the right to protest is guaranteed and respected, unlike previous editions held in more restrictive contexts.
In this regard, the Articulation of Indigenous Peoples of Brazil (APIB), together with its regional organizations, became aware of a demonstration held today (November 11) organized by social movements with the participation of some Indigenous peoples. APIB reaffirms that the Indigenous movement is broad and diverse, and that this organization did not coordinate the activities of the mentioned demonstration. At the same time, APIB reiterates its respect for the right to protest and for the autonomy of each people in their own forms of organization and political expression.
We are in the city of Belém with more than 3,000 Indigenous people, both Brazilian and international. Indigenous peoples are not part of the official COP30 negotiations, but we have been engaging politically for over two years to ensure that our demands are heard and incorporated into decisions addressing the climate crisis.
At the same time, the Indigenous movement is broad and diverse. APIB upholds the autonomy of all peoples to express themselves freely and democratically, without any form of paternalism — the kind that the State imposed on us for so many years.
The Indigenous movement knows why we are here and understands the space we occupy: we are here to keep demanding real commitments and to reaffirm that the answer is us.