Chris Martin and Anitta recently performed at a festival in Belém, Brazil, advocating for an oil-free Amazon. This event took place just before the United Nations climate summit (COP30), where various artists gathered to demand an end to fossil fuels.
The festival, organized by Global Citizen, featured numerous artists and drew thousands of fans who voiced their support for preserving the largest rainforest on the planet. This gathering was particularly significant as Brazil had just approved oil exploration near the mouth of the Amazon River.
Among the headliners were Gilberto Gil, a prominent figure in Brazilian music, and other renowned artists, including the Coldplay frontman. During the event, Martin joined Anitta on stage, where they performed a powerful rendition of their anthem, calling out “Together for the Amazon!”
Anitta delivered an electrifying performance, showcasing her biggest hits and energizing the crowd. “It is time for us to act,” she declared before taking the stage. The festival aimed to empower indigenous communities and encourage governments and corporations to embrace climate action to halt the ongoing destruction of the Amazon.
Biologist Guajajara highlighted the urgent need for change, stating, “As indigenous people, we face violence. Some refer to it as deforestation, but it is fundamentally violence.” The festival was part of a broader campaign advocating for the protection of the rainforest and sustainable regional development.
The event featured a series of speeches from politicians and business leaders, including the mayor of Belém, the governor of Pará, and Brazil”s first lady, who all emphasized the critical moment humanity faces regarding environmental preservation.
Minister Marina Silva reminded attendees of Brazil”s commitment to establish an international fund aimed at compensating for every hectare of standing rainforest, backed by both public and private resources. This initiative aims to transform commitments into actionable outcomes, especially in light of challenges such as illegal mining, which severely contaminates waterways with mercury.
In 2021, Pará”s legislative assembly established the Day of the Miner, celebrated annually on December 11, reflecting the complex relationship between mining activities and environmental stewardship. As the festival concluded, the need for a collective response to the climate crisis was clear, with calls for concrete commitments and tangible results echoing throughout the crowd.
