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Speaker: Deborah Delgado Pugley, Professor of Social Sciences at the Catholic University of Peru
Date: Friday, April 11, 2025
Time: 3pm
Location: 50 Joyce Kilmer Ave, Piscataway, NJ 08854, Tillett Hall, Rm. 246
Abstract: This presentation examines the evolution of alliances between Amazonian Indigenous organizations and key environmental actors, highlighting their rise as a force in global climate governance. From emerging solidarity with human rights activists and environmentalists in the 1970s to navigating exclusion in science-driven conservation programs, these alliances reflect shifting priorities and challenges over time.
In the 21st century, Indigenous People’s organizations have become indispensable in shaping Amazonian environmental policy, challenging the limits of market-driven approaches like nature-based offsets, pushing for greater accountability in climate finance, and reimagining approaches to conservation and sustainability. Yet, the tension between Indigenous autonomy and the constraints of ecological modernization persists. Can these alliances transcend market-driven frameworks to foster transformative strategies that prioritize effectiveness, autonomy, and justice?