Let's celebrate Alessandra Korap Munduruku, a hero for the environment! She is one of the recipients of this year's Goldman Environmental Prize, for being a fearless defender of the Amazon rainforest and the indigenous peoples who call it home. For years, she has stood up to powerful corporations and government officials who seek to exploit the land and its resources for their own profit.
Alessandra Korap Munduruku is a leader and advocate for the Munduruku indigenous community in the Brazilian Amazon. She has dedicated her life to protecting her people's ancestral lands and the rainforest ecosystem upon which they depend. Her work has earned her the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize which recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to environmental sustainability and protection.
Alessandra's fight against the destruction of the Amazon rainforest began when she was just 11 years old, witnessing the pollution caused by illegal gold mining in her community's river. As she grew up, she became more involved in environmental activism and worked to prevent the construction of hydroelectric dams that threatened to flood Munduruku territories and destroy the natural environment.
Through peaceful protests, public speeches, and legal actions, Alessandra has successfully raised awareness about the destructive impacts of large-scale development projects in the Amazon. Her work has led to the cancellation of several hydroelectric dam projects and the recognition of indigenous territories as protected areas.
Alessandra's leadership and courage in defending the environment and indigenous rights make her a true inspiration to many. Her work has shown the world that indigenous communities have the knowledge and expertise to manage their territories sustainably and protect them for future generations. She is a true inspiration to all who care about preserving our planet. Let's send her climate love💚
Alessandra Korap Munduruku - Goldman Environmental Prize
Alessandra Korap Munduruku organized community efforts to stop mining development in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest, safeguarding 400,000 acres of rainforest.
https://www.goldmanprize.org/recipient/alessandra-korap-munduruku/
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congrats
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Aluta continue... Congratulations
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Congrats.....................
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Congratulations are in order
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Congrants!
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Congratulations to her. She deserves it
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Congrats to her 👏
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Congratulations
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Congratulations to her 💯👏
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Congratulations to you really deserve it
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@hilda_wangui true she deserves it
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Congratulations to her for her great efforts and commitments
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Well deserved victory,may she never tire campaigning for the forest
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Awareness is very key! Congratulations to her effort and bravery.
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Well deserved win. Since 11 years, she is the epitome of passion.
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climate heart
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@dave_nyombi she is a role model