The initiative will affect approximately 1 million square
kilometers of indigenous territories - almost 14% of Brazil's territory and equivalent to the sum
of the areas of France and
England.
DAVOS,
Switzerland, Jan. 24,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In synergy with the creation
of SDG 18 for Ethnic-Racial Equality, Tercio Borlenghi Jr., president of Ambipar, a
Brazilian multinational leader in environmental solutions, and the
Executive Secretary of the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples (MPI),
Eloy Terena, have signed an
unprecedented Protocol to promote actions aimed at fighting and
preventing fires, sustainable development and strengthening
resilience in indigenous territories.
The unprecedented partnership, which is part of the MPI's
strategy to include the private sector in global accountability for
the preservation of indigenous lands, covers initiatives that
include technical support for training in prevention and response
to extreme events, disasters and firefighting, reforestation of
deforested areas, development of bioeconomy projects, conservation
and environmental education, as well as the promotion of the
circular economy and efficient solid waste management.
The initiative will reach approximately 1 million square
kilometers of indigenous territories - almost 14% of Brazil's territory and the equivalent of the
combined areas of France and
England.
The partnership also seeks to foster income generation through
professional training for young people in environmental
preservation activities, social projects and the enhancement of
ecosystem services, based on consultation with communities, in
accordance with ILO (International Labor Organization) Convention
169, aligning efforts to contribute to the well-being and inclusion
of indigenous peoples in the context of an integrated and
innovative environmental agenda.
'We believe in the power of collaboration to transform
challenges into sustainable opportunities. This partnership
reinforces our commitment to solutions that generate a positive
impact for people and the planet, especially for indigenous
communities, who play a fundamental role in environmental
preservation,' said Rafael Tello,
Ambipar's sustainability vice-president.
'The Ministry of Indigenous Peoples emphasizes that this
partnership is an important tool for consolidating culturally
appropriate public policies aimed at sustainability and protecting
the rights of indigenous peoples, ensuring that the benefits of
these actions reach the communities effectively,' said Eloy Terena, executive secretary of the MPI.
About Ambipar
Ambipar is a Brazilian multinational
that is a global leader in environmental solutions and invests in
and operates decarbonization, circular economy, energy transition
and environmental regeneration projects, with a presence in 41
countries and more than 20,000 employees. The company has shares
listed on B3 (AMBP3) and the New York Stock Exchange (AMBI). To
find out more, click here.
View original
content:https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/in-davos-ambipar-and-the-ministry-of-indigenous-peoples-sign-a-protocol-of-intent-aimed-at-climate-emergencies-and-sustainability-302359842.html
