They're murdering the Amazon

The Amazon isn't dying. It's being murdered. My people have cherished this rainforest for 6,000 years -- it is the greatest manifestation of life, anywhere on the planet.But oil companies don't see that. They drill precisely where the rainforest is most alive, spilling their black death, poisoning our rivers -- and fuelling the climate fever. They are killing the rainforest and all the life it holds.Now those same oil giants are ready to grease negotiations at the UN climate talks, starting in days. A huge oil boss will lead the summit in Dubai, and hundreds of industry lobbyists are ready to feast.We cannot let them speak for the Amazon.Negotiations are about to start -- but we have a bold plan to flood the talks with the voices that matter most: ours. We don't just live in the rainforest; we are a part of it. The Suruí people, the Baniwa, Karipuna, Ashinka and so many others…let us ALL be heard.If we raise enough, we can send a powerful delegation of Indigenous leaders to the summit, supported by Avaaz campaigners to get face to face with decision makers, and in front of TV cameras. We'd be standing up to some of the most powerful corporations on Earth -- we can't do it alone.I'm calling on you to help power an Indigenous uprising to ban fossil fuels in the Amazon. I promise no one will fight harder -- donate what you can now: [Take Action Now!] Dear friends, The Amazon isn't dying. It's being murdered. My people have cherished this rainforest for 6,000 years -- it is the greatest manifestation of life, anywhere on the planet. But oil companies don't see that. They drill precisely where the rainforest is most alive, spilling their black death, poisoning our rivers -- and fuelling the climate fever. They are killing the rainforest and all the life it holds. Now those same oil giants are ready to grease negotiations at the UN climate talks, starting in days. A huge oil boss will lead the summit in Dubai, and hundreds of industry lobbyists are ready to feast. We cannot let them speak for the Amazon. Negotiations are about to start -- but we have a bold plan to flood the talks with the voices that matter most: ours. We don't just live in the rainforest; we are a part of it. The Suruí people, the Baniwa, Karipuna, Ashinka and so many others…let us ALL be heard. If we raise enough, we can send a powerful delegation of Indigenous leaders to the summit, supported by Avaaz campaigners to get face to face with decision makers, and in front of TV cameras. We'd be standing up to some of the most powerful corporations on Earth -- we can't do it alone. I'm calling on you to help power an Indigenous uprising to ban fossil fuels in the Amazon. I promise no one will fight harder -- donate what you can now: [I'LL DONATE $2]( [I'LL DONATE $4]( [I'LL DONATE $8]( [I'LL DONATE $16]( [I'LL DONATE $32]( [OTHER AMOUNT]( My father was the Great Chief Almir Suruí -- he taught me that we must listen to the stars, the wind, the animals, and the trees. They are pleading with us now. Today the climate is warming. The animals are disappearing. And our plants don't flower like they did before. The Amazon has more plant species than the number of stars you see in the night sky -- and look what they're doing to it! The Avaaz community has been a steadfast ally in our fight for the rainforest. You have supported Indigenous communities to rally, plan, and speak with a united voice. Now we need help getting our voices into the halls of power -- we cannot do it alone. With your support, Avaaz could: - Bring powerful Indigenous voices straight from the Amazon to meet decision-makers at the critical UN climate talks; - Run bold stunts to soak up media attention outside the summit, forcing Amazon protections onto the political agenda; - Support Indigenous leaders with Avaaz's brilliant media and advocacy campaigners -- helping us win legal protections for our Amazon lands; - Equip Amazon communities to show up at every key negotiation summit next year -- we'll fight for rainforest protections at every opportunity; and - Fund Avaaz's campaign to save the Amazon, building a powerhouse of campaigners and legal experts to take on miners, loggers and Big Oil. The Amazon is Earth's most intricate ecosystem -- and my people are part of that web. If the rainforest is under mortal attack, then so are we. The fate of the Amazon hangs in the balance, and we must be heard. Donate what you can now: [I'LL DONATE $2]( [I'LL DONATE $4]( [I'LL DONATE $8]( [I'LL DONATE $16]( [I'LL DONATE $32]( [OTHER AMOUNT]( The Amazon doesn’t just need heroes; it needs voices of wisdom. Voices that resonate with the depth of the forest and the clarity of the waters that sustain it. It has never been this urgent, and we must keep showing up, again and again. The survival of the Amazon hinges on our unity now, and your support could help ignite an historic uprising to save it. For the Wild, Txai Suruí, of the Paiter Suruí Indigenous community in Brazil, and the whole team at Avaaz Txai Suruí is a 26-year-old activist, land defender, environmentalist, and advocate for the rights of Indigenous people. Her community's lands are some of the most devastated by the impacts of climate change. She founded the Indigenous Youth Movement of Rondônia, which rallies young people in her state, and coordinates the Associação de Defesa Etnoambiental-Kanindé, a community organisation that has worked with Indigenous people for over 30 years. PS. This might be your first donation to our movement ever. But what a first donation! Did you know that Avaaz relies entirely on small donations from members like you? That's why we're fully independent, nimble and effective. Join the over 1 million people who've donated to make Avaaz a real force for good in the world. More information: - [My people have lived in the Amazon for 6,000 years: You need to listen to us]( (Climate Home News) - [What drought in the Amazon means for the planet]( (The Washington Post) - [Cop28 host UAE has world’s biggest climate-busting oil plans, data indicates]( (The Guardian) - [Petrobras expects to drill near Amazon mouth in 2024, says CEO](~:text=Petrobras%20expects%20to%20drill%20near,in%202024%2C%20says%20CEO%20%7C%20Reuters) (Reuters) - [A Growing Movement Looks to End Oil Drilling in the Amazon]( (Inside Climate News) Avaaz is a 70-million-person global campaign network that works to ensure that the views and values of the world's people shape global decision-making. ("Avaaz" means "voice" or "song" in many languages.) Avaaz members live in every nation of the world; our team is spread across 18 countries on 6 continents and operates in 17 languages. Learn about some of Avaaz's biggest campaigns [here](, or follow us on [Facebook](, [Twitter](, or [Instagram](. 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