The silence of the Amazon rainforest and the voices of those who live there
It sounds strange to see ‘silence’ and ‘voice’ in the same sentence, doesn’t it?
In the forest, we’re told to stay quiet and listen to the sounds that live within it. But what if we also took the time to truly listen to those who live there? Not just a quick conversation, but long, meaningful dialogues that lead to learning and action.
To listen with attention, respect, and a willingness to learn is to recognize that knowledge isn’t found only in meeting rooms — it also lives on riverbanks, in forest gardens, and in the slow, thoughtful words of those who live the reality every day.
In the context of ESG, this kind of listening is closely tied to responsible governance — one of the main pillars of the Mejuruá Project. It’s not just about following rules or filling out reports; it’s about building collective decisions, with real participation and transparency from community members.
A governance model that values active listening is one that commits to social justice, inclusion, and the creation of solutions that make sense to those on the front lines.
“O secretário-chefe da Casa Civil, Flávio Antony Filho, representa o governador Wilson Lima, nesta semana, em Roma, na Itália, no Fórum Internacional IAMazonia. O evento reúne lideranças do Brasil e do mundo para debater soluções sustentáveis, com foco especial na proteção da Amazônia e na construção de um futuro regenerativo.”