Brazil, characterized as Indigenous territory, harbours 60.3% of the Amazon Forest and hosts 385 Indigenous groups renowned for their ancestral expertise in navigating climate disaster risks.
Nonetheless, Brazilian climate legislation far from recognises the vital role of Indigenous ontologies and knowledge in climate response. This research endeavours to collaboratively formulate climate mitigation and adaptation strategies and policies guided by the ontologies and ancestral knowledge of Brazilian Amazon Indigenous communities.
Embracing decolonizing methodologies, our study translates research findings into tangible interventions for addressing climate change in Brazil.
Guided by four Indigenous ethnicities (Yawanawa, Noke Koi Katukina, Shanenawa, and Huni Kuin), our inclusive approach encompasses the engagement of local communities, practitioners, scholars, policymakers, and governmental and non-governmental entities. By incorporating Indigenous practices such as Yarning mapping, storytelling, sharing circles, along with collaborative workshops, we seek to enhance Brazilian climate governance by empowering Indigenous insights and fostering global collaboration for impactful climate action.