Dear President Lula,

As the President of Brazil and the host for the COP30 climate talks, you have the obligation to lead the world in protecting our planet from the worst impacts of the climate crisis. That starts with rejecting any fossil fuel projects near the Amazon.

2024 was a devastating year for Brazil. From extreme heat to wildfires to catastrophic flooding, your country was no stranger to the climate crisis.¹ We know that there is a direct connection between the fossil fuel industry and global heating. Approving more fossil fuel projects will only make the situation worse. More people will suffer as a result of your action, especially Indigenous Peoples living in the Amazon forest.

When you were first elected, you promised to be a climate leader. With COP30 coming up soon, countries around the world are looking to you for your leadership. And people like us are watching your every step. So please, be the climate leader we need, break up with Big Oil and stop fossil fuel projects in the Amazon forest!<sup>2

Sources: 
1. Climate change made devastating Brazil floods twice as likely, scientists say
2. Lula pushes mega-oil project as Brazil prepares to host COP30</sup>