Thousands marched in Belem, Brazil, demanding Indigenous voices be heard at COP30. The protest highlights the urgent need for climate action and protection of Indigenous lands.

On November 15, 2025, a significant protest known as the 'Great People's March' took place in Belem, Brazil, coinciding with the COP30 climate summit. Thousands of Indigenous people and activists gathered to demand that their voices be prioritized in climate discussions. The march featured a festive atmosphere, with participants carrying a giant beach ball symbolizing the Earth and a Brazilian flag that read 'Protected Amazon.' Indigenous activists previously disrupted the summit, urging Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to take decisive action to protect their lands from fossil fuel exploitation. Amnesty International has warned that billions are at risk due to the expansion of fossil fuel projects. The UN has indicated that the world is likely to exceed the critical 1.5C warming threshold within the next decade, emphasizing the need for urgent emissions reductions. Despite the ongoing negotiations, many analysts doubt that significant new agreements will emerge from COP30, although there is hope for progress on previous commitments.