Amazonian women strengthen climate discussions in a panel promoted by the Government of Pará at COP30
Conversation circle organized by the State Secretariat for Women reinforced female leadership in the defense of territories and sustainability
The State Secretariat for Women (Semu) held, at the Pará Pavilion in the Green Zone of the 30th United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP30), a conversation circle that highlighted the central role of Amazonian women in defending the climate, the forest, and the territories. The meeting brought together experts, leaders, and representatives of traditional communities to discuss sustainable solutions from a female perspective.
The panel "Female Voices in the Territory: Amazonian Women Defending the Climate" showcased the strength of women who work daily in riverside, quilombola, extractive, and urban areas – regions where the effects of climate change are already being felt directly.
For Luciana Athayde, a national reference in agroecology and regenerative agriculture, the space allowed for visibility of these women's actions. "The panel served for these women to show all the power, the struggle, and the strength in favor of everything they have been doing for Pará," she highlighted.
Geographical Indications and territory conservation
During the conversation circle, the coordinator of the State Program for Incentives to Geographical Indications and Collective Brands of Sedap, Márcia Tagore, reinforced the connection between productive development, environmental conservation, and recognition of territories.
"When we talk about Geographical Indication, we also talk about caring for nature. There is no way to dissociate this topic from the climate agenda, because many of the processes we experience are directly linked to the way humans relate to the environment," she explained. According to her, the GIs translate the deep relationship between natural, cultural, and human riches present in Pará.
The participants shared experiences on sustainable production, natural resource management, climate security, and social innovation. The vice-mayor of Bragança, Marcely Castanho, also joined the debate, adding perspectives on public management and sustainability focused on Amazonian territories.
Luciana Athayde emphasized the importance of the space to strengthen female representation. "The importance of participating in a panel like this, of powerful female voices, is precisely to give space to show all the power, the struggle, and the strength in favor of everything these women have been doing here in Pará," she stated.
Pará's commitment to equity and sustainable development
The State Secretary for Women, Paula Gomes, highlighted that bringing this debate to COP30 represents a historic milestone for the State.
"Bringing women to COP30 is recognizing their strength, their solutions, and ensuring that the world listens to those who truly live in the Amazon every day. The Secretariat for Women is here to ensure that these stories, knowledge, and solutions are heard and valued," she declared.
The initiative reinforces the Government of Pará's commitment to gender equity policies, climate justice, and sustainable development, expanding dialogue between government, traditional communities, and international organizations.
