Amazon Lions Rally for a Green Future
In a whirlwind of forest‑scented breath, Indigenous leaders from the Amazon have fired up the world at a nine‑day jamboree in Marseille. Their aim? ¡80% of the Amazon protected by 2025! Because even the mighty rainforest deserves a turning point before it hits the dreaded “no return” line.
Why the Green March Matters
- Only just under half of the Amazon currently has any official guard or indigenous stewardship.
- Brazil, where 60% of the rainforest calls home, has seen a deforestation spike under President Jair Bolsonaro’s administration.
- The biome has lost 18% of its original forest and 17% more has been degraded.
A Patriotic Call for the Planet
“Join us and flip the tide of destruction,” said José Gregorio Diaz Mirabal, the fearless lead coordinator for Coica—the coalition of Indigenous groups across nine nations. His appeal to the “global community” could be the green spark that ignites the next UN summit in Kunming.
What If We Let the Amazon Collapse?
Scientists warn that crossing the 20‑25% deforestation threshold could trigger a death spiral: Amazon → dried out → savanna. That’s a story no one wants to read. The Science Panel for the Amazon underscores this grim reality with data from 200 researchers.
Marseille: The Stage for a Global Conversation
- Known as the “World Conservation Congress,” it happens every four years.
- Coica wants the congress to endorse their “Amazonia80x2025” declaration, giving it weight toward the Kunming talks that will shape biodiversity targets for the next decade.
So, dear Earth‑lover, the message is clear: We’ve got 80% of the Amazon under our belt. Unlock it, keep it thriving, and let’s keep the planet humming. The world’s calling—so why not answer with hope, humor, and a fresh dose of love for our green home?
