The launch of the Climate Rights Charter of Morro da Providência and Pequena África marks a fundamental step in the fight for climate justice in Rio de Janeiro. The Climate Rights Charters are documents collectively built by communities from vulnerable territories, which express, based on their experiences and knowledge, what their rights are in the face of the climate crisis and what measures need to be adopted to ensure fair adaptation and mitigation.

In the case of Pequena África — a historic territory of Black resistance that holds important landmarks of Afro-Brazilian memory, such as Pedra do Sal and Cais do Valongo — the Charter gains even more symbolic and political strength, as it serves as an instrument to demand public policies from an anti-racist and grassroots perspective. Giving visibility to the launch of the Pequena África Charter is essential for it to achieve real political impact, ensuring that public authorities recognize the demands expressed therein and implement effective measures to confront the climate emergency with social justice.

The program will include the presentation of the document, speeches from community leaders and partner organizations, as well as a space for dialogue with participants.

This event is open to all.