In addition to enforcing the fundamental rights of indigenous peoples, Indigenous Lands (ILs) are crucial for the maintenance of important ecosystem services. However, this role is under threat. If the Proposed Constitutional Amendment 215 of 2000 (PEC 215/00), currently under discussion in the Brazilian National Congress, is approved, it can cause serious legal insecurity for Indigenous Lands.
Deforestation scenarios in the area of influence of the Tapajós Hydropower Complex
Deforestation scenarios in the area of influence of the Tapajós Hydropower Complex
A summary of an assessment commissioned by WWF and developed by IPAM aimed to provide a
better understanding of the occupation dynamics in the Tapajós basin region and the effects of the proposed Tapajós Hydropower Complex (in English).