The Goldman Environmental Prize for 2023 has been given to an indigenous Amazonian woman. This was done to honour her effort, which prevented mining corporations from occupying the native land of her people in the Amazon jungle.Introducing Alexandra Coramunduruko, 38 years old.Miners pose a threat to the Soiree muibu area, where her people live.As an indigenous reservation, it still lacks official recognition.
She hurriedly dialled the number for President Lula de Silva.Anglo-American agreed to revoke 27 authorised research applications to mine on indigenous grounds in May 2021.Following Anglo-American’s announcement, other significant mining firms declared they would no longer issue exploration permits on Brazilian indigenous territory.None of its 130 firms had mining applications in indigenous territory in 2022, a first in several years.
The reward, according to Alexandra Mundaroku, acknowledges the struggle of indigenous people and lets the world know that we exist. Multinational corporations must consult with local populations. According to Alessandra, illegal gold miners who invaded the region under President Bolsonaro’s administration continue to pose a threat to her people. She claims she will use her prize money to complete her university coursework so she can practise law.
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