Yawanawá Rangers: Defenders of the Amazon

“For us to watch the territory, take care of the well-being of our land, it is our collective responsibility, all of the Yawanawá. When we protect the environment, we also protect our spirituality which forever lies on this land with our ancestors.” - Chief Tashka Yawanawá Through the Rainforest Lifeways program, Indigenous-led Yawanawá forest protection patrols have been established, young leaders have been trained as Eco-Guards, and community-driven initiatives are strengthening both cultural traditions and environmental stewardship.