XINGU INDIGENOUS PARK, Brazil — Xingu Indigenous Park, located in the southern Brazilian Amazon, spans 26,400 square kilometers and is home to 16 Indigenous groups. These communities rely on the park’s rivers and lakes for food, social interaction, bathing, and as a refuge during droughts.
However, the Xingu water basin faces significant threats from monoculture agriculture surrounding the park. Pesticide runoff is contaminating waterways and depleting natural springs, while climate change intensifies the severity of dry seasons.
In this video, we look at the crucial relationship between the Indigenous peoples of Xingu and the water bodies that sustain their way of life.
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Banner Image: In Xingu Indigenous Park , rivers and lakes are natural arteries that provide life for animals and Indigenous communities, serving as a base for eating, bathing, social interaction and refuge in times of drought. Image by Ricardo Teles for Mongabay.
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