Living in the community: a journey of connection and belonging
By Maria CunhaTranslated by Bruna Favaro Life at the riverside community is a singular and enriching experience. Located on the banks of rivers, these communities have an intrinsic relationship and face unique challenges to their subsistence. From children to the elderly, all residents adapt to the peculiarities of this lifestyle. The riverside communities are found […]
Third edition of arapaima counting course for women step forward on reduction of gender inequality in the fishing field
The training empowered 24 women who are now capable of being part of counting teams in their communities in the mid-juruá By Simelvia Vida and Clara MachadoTranslated by Laiane Lessa On September 16ᵗʰ to 18ᵗʰ, 2023, the third edition of the exclusive course for women about counting methodology as monitoring tool for arapaima (Arapaima gigas) […]
Socio-biodiversity Week: a historic meeting in Brazil’s federal capital
One of the main events in the country focused on extractive activities was attended by indigenous peoples, traditional communities and public managers to think about economic development combined with the conservation of socio-biodiversity By Nathália Messina, Jessica Souza, Talita Oliveira and Renata MontyTranslated by Laiane Lessa The Socio-biodiversity week coordinated by the National Council of […]
The technical team of Instituto Juruá participants in an inclusive communication course
The training course covered various topic related to inclusive and decolonization in the work of Instituto Juruá By Phamela BarbosaTranslated by Laiane Lessa The technical team of Instituto Juruá participated in the inclusive communication course, promoted by Instituto Juruá and facilitated by Dri Morais who is a specialist in Diversity and Inclusive Communication from Dom […]
Arapaima Counting Methodology Course in the Municipality of Itamarati
An Arapaima counting methodology course empowers communities in Itamarati regarding the sustainability of the species’ production chain and community development in the region. By Maria CunhaTranslated by Laiane Lessa The arapaima (Arapaima gigas) also known as the ‘Giant of the waters’ is a freshwater fish that can reach impressive sizes, weighing over 200 kg. The […]
In defense of health, against illegal mining
Exposure to mercury by inhalation, ingestion or contact can harm our central and peripheral nervous system, digestive tract, immune system, lungs and kidneys By Camila Duarte Ritter The Amazon Rainforest shelters a rich biodiversity and traditional cultures that have thrived for thousands of years. Unfortunately, this way of life is being threatened by the increasing […]
Forum of the Mid-Juruá Territory brings together grassroots associations and partner organizations to discuss actions relevant to the territory
The event is one of the main instances of collective deliberation of the Mid-Juruá By Clara Machado and Milena Azevedo The 33rd Meeting of the Forum of the Mid-Juruá Territory (FTMJ, in the acronym in Portuguese) took place on July 18 and 19, at the headquarters of the Association of Rural Producers of Carauari (ASPROC) […]
The fight against illegal mining and the impacts of gas exploration in the Juruá River are debated by local leaders, public agencies, and partner institutions.
With the presence of Ibama and ICMBio, the social movement of the Middle Juruá gathers to define strategies to prevent new illegal mining incursions in the region. By Clara Machado, Ronnayana Silva and Renato Rocha Maintaining the Juruá River as a “mining-free territory” and discussing the impacts of gas exploration were the goals of the 1st […]
Woodcraft workshops holds its second edition this month of June
The training for 31 community members took place from June 21st to 25th in the São Raimundo community, in the Mid-Juruá Extractive Reserve (RESEX), in the municipality of Carauari By Karina Pinheiro and Nathália Messina Instituto Juruá held the second edition of the marquetry course in the month of June, as part of an exchange […]
Associated women gather for Board Meeting and Project Development and Management Course
The Agro-extractivist Women’s Association of Middle JuruáA (ASMAMJ) met to align goals, to monitor Strategic Planning, and participate in the 2nd edition of the Project Development and Management Course. By Thais Vieira Alves and Maria Cunha From June 26th to 30th, 2023, the I Board Meeting of ASMAMJ, and the Project Development and Management Course […]