The central focus of the agenda on the 5th day of the IV International Movement of Communities Affected by Dams and the Climate Crisis is the officialization and presentation of the consolidation of this articulation, which brings together the grassroots bases of MAR and MAB and mobilizes organizations and their leadership from 42 countries across five continents.
This day represents a strategic leap in the struggle. The formalization of the global movement not only unifies tactics of resistance against megaprojects across different continents, but also projects the demand for comprehensive reparations and territorial sovereignty as non-negotiable issues in international arenas such as the People’s Summit. This unity is the popular response to the transnational operations of corporations and predatory development models that exploit water, energy and life on a planetary scale.
The day is dedicated to systematizing struggles and forging unity of action within the International Movement of Affected Peoples, with a focus on supply and peoples’ sovereignty.
Program – November 11: Construction and Strengthening
9:00 am – Report-back from group work on the struggles and resistance of affected peoples
Systematization of denunciations and resistance strategies from 42 countries, serving as the basis for finalizing the Political Charter.
3:00 pm – Presentation of the construction of the International Movement – Meeting with CONAB
Debate on strategy and next steps for consolidating global unity of action, with the participation of representatives from CONAB to discuss the role of the Company in food security and supply.
8:00 pm – Gathering and evening of strengthening the transformative struggle
Closing of the debate cycle, preparing the groundwork for the transition to the People’s Summit.
Panel highlight
The afternoon debate will include the participation of representatives from the National Food Supply Company (CONAB), highlighting the link between the struggle for land and water and food production in the context of the climate crisis. Confirmed participants include Rosanna Costa, Regional Superintendent of CONAB in Pará; Arnoldo Campos, Director of Operations and Supply of CONAB Brazil; and Karine Fernandes, Communications Advisor at CONAB Brazil.
Transition to the People’s Summit (November 12)
The activities will culminate on Wednesday (the 12th) with the River Boat Protest on the Guamá River (9:00 am to 2:00 pm), the first major popular action marking the opening of the People’s Summit at COP30.
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