Yesterday hundreds of indigenouspeoples from communities across the Amazon joined together on a beach in Lima, Peru to create a massive “human banner” image to promote awareness about territorial rights for indigenouspeoples in the global climate conversation. Beneath the heat of the sun and to the sound of beating drums, indigenouspeoples and allies danced and rallied around a united message. Representatives from many Amazonian communities participatedin the creation of the banner includingShipibo,Asháninka,Achuar,Awajún,Munduruku,Guajajara,Kichwa andKampupiyawi.”Together we created a beautiful image of what we want to see in the world. We want our rights and territories respected here in Peru, across the Amazon and around the world,” said Juan Agustín Fernandez, leader of the Shipibo community of Cantagallo who participated in the creation of yesterday’s banner.
The artwork coincided with the UN COP20 climate summit. Indigenous peoples and allies worked together to form a design with their bodies displaying the words “Pueblos + Derechos = Bosques Vivos” (Peoples + Rights = Living Forests). Participants aim to send a message about the importance of territorial rights to decision-makers and world leaders.
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