{"id":86663,"date":"2026-06-09T11:25:26","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T10:25:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lse.ac.uk\/granthaminstitute\/?post_type=event&p=86663"},"modified":"2026-06-09T17:59:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T16:59:22","slug":"amazon-voices-indigenous-leadership-for-global-protection","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/www.lse.ac.uk\/granthaminstitute\/events\/amazon-voices-indigenous-leadership-for-global-protection\/","title":{"rendered":"Amazon Voices: Indigenous Leadership for Global Protection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Supporting Partners:<\/strong> Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, London School of Economics, Conservation International, Tenure Facility, TEDxAmazônia, Amazon Watch, Concertation for the Amazon, Amazon Sacred Headwater Alliance<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the aftermath of COP30 in Belém and ahead of critical climate negotiations, the global community needs authentic Amazon perspectives from those who know the territory best. This panel creates a unique platform for Indigenous leaders and Brazilian government officials from across the Amazon basin to address international decision-makers, investors and policy influencers directly.

The discussion will explore how Indigenous leadership, territorial stewardship and traditional knowledge contribute to protecting biodiversity, strengthening climate resilience and advancing sustainable development. Speakers will share perspectives on bioeconomy models, risk mitigation strategies, innovative financing mechanisms, and the forest’s role as a global climate solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The forest cannot speak for itself. But those who live within it can speak for all of us.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meet our contributors <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Speakers:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n