The “Edges of the Body” ( Bordas do Corpo) exhibition presents reflections on the Amazon at EdA, Espaço das Artes, at USP.
The exhibition, curated by Sonia Guggisberg, featured works in video art, photography, performance, and soundscapes that explored, through the body, the contemporary crisis between humans and nature. The exhibition proposed a sensitive mapping of the loss of ecological balance, provoking critical reflections on climate change and environmental vulnerability. By: Jorge Pimentel During the month of […]
Managed Pirarucu moves toward organic certification after nearly a decade of mobilization
Update to Normative Instruction No. 17 (MAPA/MMA) includes animal-based products and fulfills a long-standing demand from communities and civil society organizations By: Talita Oliveira (Native Amazon Operation/OPAN and Pirarucu Collective) After nearly ten years of mobilization by communities, collectives, and civil society organizations, sustainably managed pirarucu may finally be recognized as a product eligible for […]
Devastation Bill: an alert about setbacks in Brazil’s environmental policy
The proposal undermines environmental licensing and threatens the socio-environmental rights in Brazil. By: Camila Duarte Ritter Instituto Juruá expresses its concern and opposition to Bill 2159/2021, known as the “Devastation Bill” (PL da Devastação), recently approved by the Senate and now returning to the House of Representatives. The proposal seeks to establish general rules for […]
Lower Médio Juruá communities lead the social transformation process through Oasis Game
During a 10-day immersion, representatives from seven communities belonging to the Association of Agroextractive Residents of Lower Médio Juruá (AMAB) experienced the Oasis Game, a social technology that mobilizes local talents, strengthens community bonds, and turns collective dreams into concrete actions. By Raphael Chicayban In a groundbreaking initiative in the region, Instituto Juruá and AMAB […]
1st FAIR OF LEGALIZED CHELONIANS IN THE MÉDIO JURUÁ: A HISTORIC MILESTONE FOR THE CONSERVATION OF THESE SPECIES AND THE WELL-BEING OF RIVERINE COMMUNITIES
By: Nathália Messina On May 8, 9 and 10, 2025, we experienced a historic moment in Carauari (AM), celebrating the resistance and wisdom of riverine communities: the holding of the 1st Fair for the Commercialization of Community-Raised Chelonians in the Médio Juruá. More than just a fair, the event represented a milestone in a new […]
Meet the Research Boat of the Juruá Institute: Science and Conservation Navigating the Amazon
By Jorge PimentelTranslated by Monique Oestreicher In the heart of the Amazon, where rivers serve as the true highways connecting communities and ecosystems, a boat stands out not only for its size, colors, or design on the side but for its significance and mission. The research boat of the Juruá Institute, named Hylea, is a […]
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 […]