Legal aid fund

Attacks on indigenous communities, illegal logging, mining or even the extraction of oil and gas on indigenous territories – such events are unfortunately often part of everyday life in Amazonia. These infringements destroy the livelihoods of the people living there and contribute to the climate crisis. A legally guaranteed territory builds the basis for indigenous peoples’ very survival. Indigenous peoples often struggle to find legal assistance to curb encroachments and bring violations of their rights before court. The fund thus helps finances lawyers’ fees and legal costs.

Many disputes centre on the intrusion of oil companies into indigenous territories and the fund has already resulted in the acquittal of several indigenous representatives who had been sued by mining companies. The fund also finances meetings to educate indigenous communities about their rights.

Whether 10, 100 or 1,000 euros – make your contribution to rainforest protection and global climate action by donating today!

Prefer to donate via bank transfer? 
Donations can also be transferred directly to Climate Alliance using the following information:

GLS Gemeinschaftsbank eG
IBAN: DE 73 4306 0967 8038 4090 01
BIC: GENODEM1GLS
Purpose: Energy fund & email

As a non-profit association, Climate Alliance can issue donation receipts for tax purposes so please be sure to include your email address along with information on the fund to which you would like to donate with your bank transfer. Donations will be spread across all of our Funds for Amazonia (energy, legal aid and climate) as needed unless otherwise specified specified in the transfer purpose.