Territorial rights and biocultural diversity conservation in Amazonia: a case on demarcation and titling of Indigenous and maroon territories in Brazil, Ecuador, and Suriname

Indigenous peoples and traditional communities play a vital role in the conservation of biocultural diversity, particularly in the face of climate change. This study examines three case studies—Yasuní in Ecuador, Arara do Rio Amônia in Brazil, and the Saamaka maroon territories in Suriname—to identify effective measures for demarcation and titling that ensure long-term conservation. By analyzing threats and key actors, it highlights successful strategies and proposes innovations to strengthen territorial rights, ultimately aiming to protect both biodiversity and cultural heritage across the Pan-Amazonia region.

CAÑADAS, V. B., MELLO, L. C. d., ROCHA, M. C., ALBIERO-JR, A., SUMTER, M. R., PONTES-LOPES, A., FRAZÃO, A., MOREIRA, J. B., ALENCAR, A., & COSTA, C. B. (2023). Territorial rights and biocultural diversity conservation in Amazonia: a case on demarcation and titling of Indigenous and maroon territories in Brazil, Ecuador, and Suriname. Amazon Dialogues: Contributions to the Debate About Sustainability and Inclusion, 195–228. https://doi.org/10.55333/rima-978-65-84811-41-6_008