Can Brazil’s indigenous population save the Amazon?

This podcast episode delves into the historical struggles of Brazil's indigenous population to protect the Amazon rainforest, emphasizing the need to respect and protect their knowledge and rights. The episode highlights the immense biodiversity of the Amazon and the devastating consequences its destruction would have on the planet. It explores the initiatives of President Lula to safeguard indigenous interests, including the creation of a new ministry led by an indigenous woman. The challenges faced by indigenous communities in securing their land rights are also discussed, bringing attention to the legal battle of Marco Temporal, which poses a threat to indigenous lands.