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Add as preferred source on GooglePrince William announces a new initiative to support Indigenous defenders of Brazil's Amazon, focusing on environmental activism and protection.
LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's Prince William will announce on Tuesday a new initiative aimed at supporting Indigenous communities and environmental activists who often risk their lives to protect Brazil's Amazon rainforest.
William, who is in Brazil for the awards ceremony for his multi-million-dollar environmental prize, said the communities have long protected the world's vital ecosystems, but their lives and lands now face growing threats.
"If we are serious about tackling the climate crisis and restoring nature, we must stand with those who defend it," the prince said in a statement.
He flew into Rio de Janeiro on Monday, hoping to refocus attention away from the scandal of his uncle Andrew and back on the royals' causes.
Thousands of people who have advocated for environmental protection over the past decade have gone missing or lost their lives, with Indigenous communities disproportionately targeted, the prince's United for Wildlife foundation said.
The new initiative in Brazil will build on a five-year financial package William announced last year, in partnership with two other organisations, to provide 10,000 rangers across Africa with access to affordable insurance coverage.
Further details about the Brazil partnership will be announced on Tuesday during William's speech at the United for Wildlife summit.
(Reporting by Catarina Demony; Editing by Muvija M and Andrew Heavens)
Sustainability refers to meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, often focusing on environmental conservation and responsible resource management.
Environmental activism involves efforts to protect the environment and promote conservation through various means, including advocacy, education, and direct action to influence public policy.
Indigenous communities are groups of people who are native to a particular region, often with distinct cultural practices, languages, and social structures that have been maintained over generations.
A partnership is a business arrangement where two or more individuals share ownership and the responsibilities of managing the business, including profits, losses, and liabilities.
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