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On Tuesday, at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, Indigenous and other protesters clashed with UN and Brazilian security at the conference entrance. Two security guards sustained minor injuries, and the venue suffered minor damage. Protesters demanded greater Indigenous participation and protection of their lands amid ongoing environmental concerns. The venue remains secured and negotiations continue.
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Indigenous communities and local producers in the Amazon are gaining visibility at COP30 in Belém, Brazil. Initiatives include sourcing food from traditional farmers for the summit, highlighting land rights issues, and protesting infrastructure projects that threaten their territories amid ongoing climate negotiations.
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Brazil's Para state launches a program to promote sustainable forest products amid plans for a major railway project. The railway aims to boost exports but faces opposition from Indigenous groups and environmental concerns. The government seeks to reconcile economic growth with rainforest protection during COP30.