Between coivaras and chibé, and crops on river beaches and watermelon fields and tarrafadas and ‘fat’ fish: celebrating Amazonian family farming
The International Day of Family Farming is celebrated on July 25th. It’s a time to celebrate the diversity of foods, preparation practices, collaboration networks, autonomy, food culture, the base for food access and availability for many families living in the Amazon region. By: Paula Mulazzani Candiago Family farming is the production and acquisition of food […]
Traditional populations at the forefront of conservation: II Sustainable Chelonian Management Workshop takes place in Manaus
The event strengthened community protagonism and advanced the regulation of chelonian management as a cultural practice and conservation strategy By Ana Cíntia Guazzelli/WCS Brasil, reviewed by Nathália Messina/Instituto Juruá A meeting that goes far beyond the walls of the Inspetoria Laura Vicuña auditorium took place in Manaus, from 24 to 26 July 2025, the II […]
Published in the Official Gazette of the State of Amazonas! It’s now official: Itamarati Fishing Agreement is ratified by the Amazonas State Department for the Environment
Normative Instruction No. 001, dated May 14, 2025, recognizes the Fishing Agreement and establishes rules for managing the aquatic environments of the municipality of Itamarati, Amazonas. By Maria Cunha The agreement, which had been in the works for over ten years by fishers from both the communities and the town, gained significant momentum over the […]
A LOOK AT EDUCATION IN THE MÉDIO JURUÁ REGION
On this National Education Day, we want to draw attention to the importance of ensuring this right in the territories, as a tool of emancipation, autonomy and self-determination of their populations. By: Marcos Cunha, São Raimundo community, Carauari/AM – Pedagogue and Master’s Student in Social Anthropology by UFAMMaria Phamela Barbosa, Manaus/AM – Biologist and Socio-environmental […]
Assemblies in the Mid Juruá and the voices that echo through the forest
Annual gatherings of local organizations strengthen territorial governance, renew leadership, and weave the socio-environmental future of the territory. By: Nathália Messina Beneath the green canopy of the Amazon, where the Juruá River winds through traditional communities, a powerful movement is taking shape through the general assemblies of grassroots community associations. From November 2024 to April […]
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 […]
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 […]
2025, the Year of the Climate COP in the Heart of the Amazon: Expectations for More Effective Actions Amid the Climate Emergency
By Andressa Scabintranslated by Monique Oestreicher In 2025, Brazil will host the largest event to discuss how humanity will tackle the climate crisis, which is already a reality worldwide. The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference will take place in Belém, Pará, in November, with an expected attendance of over 40,000 visitors. It is only […]
Fishing Agreements in the Amazon: A Week of Transformation and Integration among Fishers and Territories
The meeting promotes discussions to foster Conservation and Social Justice in the Amazon By Eduardo Matheus Von MuhlenTranslated by Luiza Campos Between November 25th and 29th, 2024, the Instituto Juruá, with support from partners, such as CI Brazil, ASL, FGV, WCS and SEMA-AM, held two integrated events that marked an important step towards the sustainable […]