Treesistance at COP30: Centering Indigenous Leadership from Pará

As COP30 convenes in Belém, Pará — a historic milestone marking the first climate summit held within the Amazon. Treesistance stands firm in its belief that those who live in the forest must lead the conversations about its future.

In line with this principle, Treesistance will not send its own European delegation. Instead, all resources will be directed to ensuring our Indigenous partners from Pará can attend and represent their territories and communities through the Answer Caravan (Caravana da Resposta).

The Amazon is their home. Their lived experience and stewardship hold intrinsic value in shaping real and lasting climate solutions. We believe the time has come for global decision-makers to listen directly to Indigenous peoples — not for others to speak on their behalf… especially when standing on their lands.

Photo shows Treesistance’s Indigenous Relations Coordinator Vivi Borari with Davi Kopenawa in Belem.