Indigenous Communities
Many Indigenous territories face illegal mining, deforestation, and river contamination. These problems can affect food security, health, and traditional ways of life.
Reports from health and socio-environmental organizations have linked illegal gold mining to mercury exposure in Amazon regions, which is especially dangerous for children and pregnant women.
Quilombola Communities
Quilombola communities often struggle with land insecurity, lack of infrastructure, and environmental pressure from projects that ignore traditional rights. Environmental racism appears when these communities are excluded from decisions and do not receive equal protection.
Favelas and Urban Peripheries
In many favelas, families live with open sewage, irregular garbage collection, flood risk, and low access to green areas. During heavy rains, floods and landslides can damage homes and schools.
Sanitation inequality is not random. It follows historical patterns of race and income inequality, which is why this is also a social justice issue.
Main Problems Highlighted in Brazil
| Problem | Impact |
|---|---|
| Lack of sanitation | Waterborne diseases, unsafe living conditions |
| Flooding and landslides | Loss of housing, school interruption, trauma |
| Deforestation near traditional territories | Loss of biodiversity and food sources |
| Pollution from mining and industry | Toxic exposure and long-term health risks |