Author: institutojurua

DEMARCATING OUR WELL BEING

On this April 19th, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we reflect on the importance of marking our Well-Being by bringing the different perspectives of two peoples from the Mid Juruá Territory. By: Phamela Barbosa, Indigenous woman in land reclamation, socio-environmental educator at Instituto JuruáRaimundo Silva, Indigenist at CIMI and local coordinator for Instituto Juruá in Itamarati-AM A quality […]

Pirarucu Handlers: the female power of the territories

By Maria CunhaTranslated by Luiza Campos Woman is a protagonist in every era and culture, she carries within her the strength of creation, resistance, and transformation. Whether in daily fights or great social movements, her voice echoes as a cry for equality, freedom, and dignity. Throughout the centuries, women have challenged the structures that sought […]

Popular culture and festivities in the Mid-Juruá

By: Maria CunhaTranslated by Luiza Campos The festivities of popular culture are living expressions of a people’s identity. They transcend the act of celebration, serving as spaces of memory, resistance, and the transmission of ancestral knowledge. Rooted in traditions, beliefs, and collective practices, these expressions reflect the cultural diversity of regions, communities and social groups. […]

Dialogue of Knowledge: Fishermen and Organizations Join Forces to Defend the Rights of Water Peoples in the Amazon

Event in Brasília brought together fishing communities, scientists, and managers to discuss participatory fisheries management and socio-environmental justice; Instituto Juruá was present with technicians and collaborating fishermen By Raphael ChicaybanTranslated by Monique Oestreicher From February 3 to 6, 2025, Brasília hosted a historic gathering for Amazonian fishing communities. The event, Dialogues of Knowledge: Practices for […]

Amazonian Floodplains and the International Recognition of the Juruá River

The Amazonian wetlands are essential for biodiversity and for thousands of people who depend on these ecosystems. The recognition of the Juruá River by the Ramsar Convention strengthens its protection and highlights its global importance. By Hugo Costa Seasonal or perennial wetland environments play a crucial role in biodiversity and human well-being. These environments are […]

Fishing and fishers from the Amazon are on the FAO’s agenda – Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations – at the beginning of 2025

Instituto Juruá was at the FAO headquarters to guarantee that freshwater fishers’ demands were included on the agenda. By João Vitor Campos-SilvaTranslated by Luiza Campos Still in January 2025, the president of IJ adjusted his international agenda to participate in a meeting at the FAO headquarters in Rome to try to include Amazon fishing demands […]

Instituto Juruá leads the Scientific Mission for Sustainability project, carried out by the ISC – International Science Council

The aim is to promote science that is more connected to local demands, strengthening community-based conservation in different territories and establishing a decentralized model for natural resources management. By João Vitor Campos-SilvaTranslated by Luiza Campos The International Science Council (ISC) has announced the launch of innovative pilot projects as part of its Scientific Mission for […]

THE SCIENCE AT THE INSTITUTO JURUÁ: ACHIEVEMENTS OF 2024 AND EXPECTATIONS FOR 2025

By Camila Duarte Rittertranslated by Luiza Campos The year of 2024 was marked by advancements in research by Instituto Juruá, strengthening socio-environmental conservation and the development of riverside communities. During this period, several investigative initiatives were carried out, connecting ecology, economy and human well-being, mainly in the Médio Juruá region, within the municipalities of Carauari […]

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