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title: "Prince William to help Indigenous defenders of Brazil's Amazon"
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# Prince William to help Indigenous defenders of Brazil's Amazon

> LONDON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Britain's Prince William will announce on Tuesday a new initiative aimed at supporting Indigenous communities and environmental activists who often risk their lives to protect Brazil's Amazon rainforest.

By Reuters · Published 4 November 2025, 06:50 SAST · Updated 4 November 2025, 06:50 SAST

## Key points
- In a bid to shift focus from family drama to environmental heroics, Prince William landed in Brazil, declaring that if we truly want to save the planet, we must rally behind those who have been its steadfast guardians—especially as their lives hang in the balance like a poorly balanced eco-initiative.
- Prince William highlights the critical role of communities in protecting vital ecosystems during his visit to Brazil for an environmental awards ceremony.
- He emphasizes the need to support those defending nature amid escalating threats to their lives and lands.
- The initiative aims to address the alarming trend of violence against environmental advocates, particularly Indigenous communities.
- Details of a new partnership in Brazil will be unveiled during his speech at the United for Wildlife summit, building on previous commitments to support rangers in Africa.

## Content

William, who is in Brazil for the awards ceremony for his multi-million-dollar environmental prize, said the communities have long protected the world's vital ecosystems, but their lives and lands now face growing threats.

"If we are serious about tackling the climate crisis and restoring nature, we must stand with those who defend it," the prince said in a statement.

He flew into Rio de Janeiro on Monday, hoping to refocus attention away from the scandal of his [uncle Andrew](https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?search=all%3AL8N3WB3D8&linkedFromStory=true) and back on the royals' causes.

Thousands of people who have advocated for environmental protection over the past decade have gone missing or lost their lives, with Indigenous communities disproportionately targeted, the prince's United for Wildlife foundation said.

The new initiative in Brazil will build on a five-year financial package William announced last year, in partnership with two other organisations, to provide 10,000 rangers across Africa with access to affordable insurance coverage.

Further details about the Brazil partnership will be announced on Tuesday during William's speech at the United for Wildlife summit.

(Reporting by Catarina Demony; Editing by Muvija M and Andrew Heavens)