We, at the Peoples’ Summit, came together in Belém do Pará from November 12 to 16, 2025. This gathering brought together over 70,000 individuals from various movements, including indigenous groups, farmers, urban workers, and marginalized communities. Our mission is clear: to build a just and democratic world for all. We embrace unity in diversity.
Today, we face significant threats. The rise of extreme right-wing ideologies, ongoing wars, and assaults on our environment are deepening the climate crisis. Much of this blame lies with wealthy countries and large corporations. We express solidarity with those resisting oppression, particularly the Palestinian people, who have suffered for over 80 years due to violent conflict and displacement.
In the Caribbean, the U.S. is strengthening its military presence, claiming to fight drug trafficking. However, this often leads to increased intervention in the affairs of sovereign nations, putting even more pressure on vulnerable communities. We stand with those in Venezuela, Cuba, Haiti, and many other regions fighting against these aggressive tactics.
Nature is our lifeline. We believe in a future that prioritizes ethical and caring approaches, especially through feminism. Women’s experiences and knowledge are essential to overcoming current challenges, as they’ve often borne the brunt of these crises.
Our vision is shaped by global cooperation. Working together helps us find real solutions that are rooted in local knowledge and cultures. We are excited about the creation of the International Movement of People Affected by Dams, Environmental Crimes, and the Climate Crisis, which aims to amplify these voices.
Navigating the Amazon rivers reminds us of the interconnectedness of life. These waters nourish us, just as our shared stories and experiences unite us in hope.
After two years of collective effort, here’s what we believe:
1. The capitalist system is a major driver of the climate crisis. The way we produce, transport, and dispose of goods underlines many of our current problems.
2. Marginalized communities often suffer the most from environmental disasters. They lack infrastructure and face injustice without adequate support.
3. Large corporations, allied with wealthy nations, have significant power. Industries like mining and agribusiness are often responsible for the climate crisis.
4. We reject ineffective solutions to environmental issues that simply maintain the status quo. Financial projects must be transparent and beneficial to affected populations.
5. The failures of global cooperation are evident. Environmental challenges grow while promises made at international meetings remain unfulfilled.
6. The push for renewable energy is mostly governed by profit motives, with little real reduction in emissions.
7. The commodification of public goods undermines community well-being. There is a need for policies that support public welfare and environmental health.
To combat these issues, we propose:
1. Challenging market-driven solutions. Nature should be a shared community resource, not a commodity.
2. Involving local communities in climate solutions and valuing traditional knowledge.
3. Protecting indigenous lands, which are crucial for environmental preservation.
4. Supporting agrarian reform and sustainable farming practices for food sovereignty.
5. Addressing environmental racism to create equitable living conditions for all.
6. Encouraging public management of climate policies to defend urban spaces.
7. Shifting military spending towards recovering communities affected by climate disasters.
8. Seeking compensation for the damage caused by destructive projects and advocating for accountability.
9. Recognizing and supporting care work, particularly women’s contributions, as vital to society’s functionality.
10. Ensuring a fair energy transition that respects sovereignty and protects rights.
11. Ending fossil fuel exploitation with a just transition toward clean energy.
12. Demanding that the wealthiest companies and individuals fund restorative practices and pay their environmental debts.
13. Protecting climate rights defenders and advocating for their safety.
14. Promoting legal frameworks that ensure the rights of all peoples and their ecosystems.
15. Strengthening global unity among communities to face common threats.
We stand at a crucial turning point. It’s time to unite and take action. By strengthening our organization and collective focus, we can resist and achieve meaningful change. Together, we declare: “Peoples of the world: Unite.”
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