The central point of the agenda on the 5th day of the IV International Movement of Communities Affected by Dams and Climate Crisis is the officialization and presentation of the consolidation of this articulation, which unites the grassroots of MAR and MAB and mobilizes organizations and their leaders from 42 countries across 5 continents.
The day represents a strategic leap in the struggle. The formalization of the global movement not only unifies tactics of resistance against mega-projects across different continents, but also brings the themes of full reparation and territorial sovereignty to the forefront as non-negotiable demands in international arenas such as the Peoples’ 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 the Affected, with a focus on supply and the sovereignty of peoples.
Program for 11/11: Construction and Strengthening
9 a.m. – Report of group work on the struggles and resistance of the affected: Systematization of complaints and resistance strategies from 42 countries, serving as the foundation for the finalization of the Political Charter.
3 p.m. – Presentation of the construction of the International Movement – Meeting with CONAB: Debate on strategy and next steps for the consolidation of global unity of action, with the participation of CONAB representatives to discuss the company’s role in food security and supply.
8 p.m. – Gathering and night of strengthening the transformative struggle: Closing of the cycle of debates, preparing the groundwork for the transition to the Peoples’ Summit.
Panel Highlight
The afternoon debate will feature representatives from the National Supply Company (CONAB), emphasizing the link between the struggle for land, water, and food production in the context of the climate crisis. Present will be CONAB’s Regional Superintendent in Pará, Rosanna Costa; CONAB Brazil’s Director of Operations and Supply, Arnoldo Campos; and CONAB Brazil’s Communications Advisor, Karine Fernandes.
Transition to the Peoples’ Summit (11/12)
The activities will culminate on Wednesday (12) with the Barqueata on the Guamá River (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.), the first major popular act marking the opening of the Peoples’ Summit at COP30.
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