Activity during COP16
From Cali to Belém: Mobilizing for the Peoples’ Summit
National Plenary of the Peoples’ Summit Towards COP30
At CESIR/CONTAG in Brasília, the public launch of the Peoples’ Summit took place, bringing together social movements and networks to reaffirm their shared struggles and develop a common political agenda. At this event, the Operational Secretariat and the Amazonian Committee were established, and discussions about the Summit’s role at COP30 took place. The Principles Charter was also launched, galvanizing support to strengthen the movement.
Virtual Plenary of the Peoples’ Summit
The virtual plenary focused on finalizing the criteria and elements for the Principles Charter, with active participation from various movements.
Brazilian social movements and organizations presented a letter to President Lula at COP28 in Dubai
At COP28 in Dubai, Brazilian social movements and organizations handed a letter to President Lula, reaffirming their commitment to creating an autonomous civil society process, the Peoples’ Summit, for COP30 in Brazil in 2025. The delivery was attended by around 130 representatives, including the Minister of the Environment, Marina Silva, the Minister of Indigenous Peoples, Sônia Guajajara, and the Governor of Pará, Helder Barbalho.
COP28 in Dubai
Presentation of the Peoples’ Summit letter, aimed at securing support and collaboration from other movements.
Towards COP30: Brazilian Social Movements and Networks Creating a Common Path
At the Franciscano Center for Evangelization and Culture in Brasília, around 40 representatives from various social movements and networks gathered to discuss the role of civil society in COP30. This meeting emphasized the need for a unified narrative that captures the diversity of Brazil’s biomes and peoples. It also marked the start of drafting the Peoples’ Summit political declaration, which will be formally launched at COP28.
The organisation of the Summit
We began the organizing process for the Peoples’ Summit, focusing on building a national movement that represents Brazil’s diverse social and environmental sectors.
