The Guardian | The people's summit to tackle climate change is a radical, transformative response to the failure of the Copenhagen clubIt was 11 am and Evo Morales had turned a football stadium into a giant classroom, marshalling an array of props: paper plates, plastic cups, disposable raincoats, handcrafted gourds,
All: 2010
Brief on Belo Monte
The Federal Injunctions of the Belo Monte AuctionThe Belo Monte auction took place on April 20, 2010 amidst the street protests taking place in major cities across Brazil. Leading up to the auction date three injunctions (restraining orders) were issued by a federal judge of Altamira.
En el Dia de la Tierra CONAIE Pone su Voz en la Cumbre de los Pueblos, Cambio Climatico y Derechos de la Madre Tierra
CONAIE Rechaza Aprobación de Ley de Agua y Plan B para Explotar el Yasuní ITT
Representantes de la Confederación de Nacionalidades Indígenas del Ecuador CONAIE y su máximo líder Marlon Santi, prota
Cochabamba Chronicles: The World People's Conference on Climate Change and the Rights of Mother Earth
Held April 20–22, 2010 in Cochabamba, BoliviaLocal Indigenous participants at the People's Climate Summit in
U.S. to review stance on U.N. indigenous rights text
Reuters | UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United States said on Tuesday it is reviewing its opposition to a U.N. declaration on the rights of indigenous peoples, in a gesture to Native Americans who support the sweeping but non-binding document.The move, announced by Washington's U.N.
Amazon Watch is building on more than 25 years of radical and effective solidarity with Indigenous peoples across the Amazon Basin.
Video: James Cameron Discusses His Career and Environmental Work
CNN International | James Cameron is one of the world's most famous movie directors – responsible for films such as "Titanic," "Avatar" and "Terminator" – not to mention that the numerous Academy Awards under his belt.
Belo Monte Dam Auction Goes Forward in Brazil after Court Overrules Second Injunction
Massive Protests Underway Today in Nine Cities in Brazil
Brasilia, Brazil - Today's bidding process for the controversial Belo Monte Dam project was marked by protests and confusion as a second injunction issued late yesterday suspended the dam auction overnight, throwing the bidding process into a state of chaos just minutes before it was set to begin.
Brazil Pushes Ahead with Amazon Power Plan
Financial Times | First rock star Sting voiced his opposition, now James Cameron, Sigourney Weaver and Joel David Moore have joined in.The director and stars of the 3D film Avatar last week protested in Brasília with environmentalists objecting to the construction of a huge hydroelectric power station in the Amazon jungle.
Avatar director James Cameron joins Amazon tribe's fight to halt giant dam
The Guardian / Observer | Avatar's stars and director James Cameron are supporting the Xingu people who say the giant Belo Monte hydroelectric project will wreck their rainforest way of lifeOne by one, the tribal leaders of the Brazilian Xingu took to their feet, wearing yellow and red feather headdresses and clutching thick wo
Amazon Dam Project Pits Economic Benefit Against Protection of Indigenous Lands
The New York Times | RIO DE JANEIRO - The indigenous leaders had a plan.
Ruling Stalls Amazon Dam, but Construction Likely
Associated Press | SAO PAULO – As environmentalists cheer a judge's roadblock to a huge Amazon dam, its supporters, including Brazil's president, insist the hydroelectric project is needed and will be built.Foes of the dam, who were joined this week by "Avatar" director James Cameron and actress Sigourney Weaver, celebrated Thursday ov
Cameron-backed Amazon dam delay nixed by judge
Associated Press | BRASILIA, Brazil - A judge on Friday overturned a decision that could have delayed construction of a huge Amazon dam opposed by environmentalists, Indians and the director of "Avatar."Director James Cameron is seen at a global environmental policy conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, April 15, 2010.
'Avatar' director lauds ruling on Brazilian dam
AP | BRASILIA, Brazil - Director James Cameron is applauding a Brazilian judge's decision to temporarily halt bidding on a huge hydroelectric dam, yet he warns the fight is not over in what he calls a "real-life Avatar" battle in the Amazon.A federal judge in Para state on Wednesday delayed the April 20 auction for con
Amazon Defenders Win Bid To Stall Huge Dam Project
Associated Press | SAO PAULO ― Environmentalists aided by "Avatar" director James Cameron celebrated a big win Thursday after a judge suspended bidding on construction and operation of an Amazon dam that would be the planet's third-largest.The ruling also resulted in the suspension of the hydroelectric project's environmental licen
Oil Daily: Indigenous Groups Oppose Colombia Drilling
The Oil Daily | New York – As the Colombian government seeks to expand oil and gas drilling to raise production, it is licensing blocks in increasingly remote areas, infringing on the territory of indigenous tribes, according to environmentalists and groups rep- resenting indigenous people.Today, most of the country's oil output
Federal Judge suspends auction and Belo Monte license
Federal judge of Altamira (state of Pará) agreed with the Federal Public Ministry in one of the public civil suits dealing with irregularities in the venture of the construction of the Belo Monte hydroelectric. The Federal Court ordered the suspension of the preliminary license for the Belo Monte hydroelectric da
Judge Cancels Dam Auction and Suspends Belo Monte Dam License!
James Cameron and Sigourney Weaver return from the Belo Monte Dam site and Xingu River Communities to find cancellation of the Dam Project Auction! In Washington DC for meetings with US Government officials Call Media Contact for Interviews Footage and Photos from James Cameron Delegation to the Xingu River on request
Altamira, Brazil - Federal Judge suspends auction and Belo Monte license Federal judge of Altamira (state of Pará) agreed with the Federal Public Ministry in one of the public civil suits dealing with irregularities in the venture of the construction of the Belo Monte hydroelectric dam. The Fede
Cameron: Amazon dam dispute a real-life 'Avatar'
The Associated Press | BRASILIA, Brazil – Director James Cameron said Monday that a real-life "Avatar" battle is playing out in Brazil's Amazon rain forest, where indigenous groups are trying to halt the construction of a huge hydroelectric project.
James Cameron Returns to the Brazilian Amazon with Avatar Stars Sigourney Weaver and Joel David Moore to Shine Spotlight on the Destructive Belo Monte Dam
Visit Planned to Indigenous Communities Affected by Dam Project on April 13-14 Press Conference and Protest with Dam Affected People in Brasilia at 2 pm on April 12 in the Centro Cultural de Brasília. SGAN 601
Brasilia, Brazil – James Cameron, Director of Avatar returned to Brazil this week accompanied by Avatar stars Sigourney Weaver, Joel David Moore, and wife Suzy Amis Cameron to raise worldwide awareness about Brazilian indigenous communities' battle to stop the massive Belo Monte Dam on the Xingu River in the Amazon rainfore
Letter from James Cameron to President Luis Inácio Lula da Silva
April 8, 2010Your Excellency, President Luis Inácio Lula da Silva,I am writing to you as a concerned citizen of the Earth and on behalf of my children and future generations all over the world.
Tribes of Amazon Find an Ally Out of "Avatar"
The New York Times | VOLTA GRANDE DO XINGU, Brazil – They came from the far reaches of the Amazon, traveling in small boats and canoes for up to three days to discuss their fate.
Chevron "Cooked" Evidence in Ecuador Environmental Trial, According to Oil Giant's Own Contractor
Diego Borja & Wife Worked For Chevron & Represented Oil Company's "Independent" Lab To Test Contamination Samples
Washington, DC – In a series of stunning revelations from recorded conversations, longtime Chevron contractor Diego Borja threatened to reveal damaging evidence "cooked" by Chevron in the environmental trial in Ecuador unless he received enough money for turning over secret videotapes to high-ranking Chevron executives in J
James Cameron visits the Xingu River in Brazil with Amazon Watch
BROLL from Amazon Watch and James Cameron visiting communities that would be affected by the Belo Monte Dam Project in the Brazilian Amazon.
Civil Society Groups File Official Complaint on Belo Monte Dam with United Nations
International Rivers | UN Special Rapporteurs Asked to Investigate Irregularities in Project ApprovalA document delivered to the United Nations last Thursday, April 1, claims that flaws in the environmental licensing process for the controversial Belo Monte Dam in Brazil were overlooked due to polit
Daysi Zapata and Lily Visit Washington, DC
Daysi Zapata (Aidesep VP) testified before the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission of the U.S. House of Representatives, during hearing on Indigenous Peoples Rights in Latin America.
U'wa Visit to NYC and Washington, DC
Photos from a week-long visit of U'wa Association leaders Gilberto Cobaría (President) and Berito Cobaría (International Coordinator) to the East Coast, co-facilitated by the National Museum of the American Indian and Amazon Watch.
Real Life Pandoras on Earth
Renowned director James Cameron and indigenous leaders from around the world engage in a panel discussion about the parallels between Avatar and real-life indigenous struggles.
Avatar Director James Cameron Returns from a Visit to Belo Monte Dam Site on the Xingu River
Cameron Urges the Lula Government to Reconsider the Dam Project in Favor of Alternatives Press Conference at Hotel Tropical on Wednesday, March 31, at 10 am Photos and Broadcast Quality Footage of Xingu Visit Available Upon Request
Watch a video of James Cameron's visit hereDownload high-resolution photos hereManaus, Brazil – James Cameron, Director of
Cameron Travels to the Xingu River
James Cameron, Sigourney Weaver and Joel David Moore travel with members of Amazon Watch to the Xingu River basin.
