First agroecology technician of the Araribóia indigenous territory, Jonas takes care of native stingless bees and is passionated about the local biodiversity and culture. He is responsible for Meli's Hub at Arariboia indigenous land, including the Ma'eputyr project.

Ana Maira lives in the Campo de Perizes community, Maranhão, and works in the local association in search of improvements to empower the community, the guarantee of residents' rights and a better future for all.

Arukápê is a leading advocate for indigenous communities in Pará, Brazil. As President of The Indigenous Health Organization, he ensures access to healthcare, while also coordinating indigenous schools, focusing on cultural preservation and education.

Marciane is the chieftain (cacique) of the Kokama Indigenous Association of Santo Antônio do Iça (AIKSAI). As a leader within her community, Marciane is dedicated to advocating for the rights and well-being of her people. With a deep connection to her indigenous heritage, she works tirelessly to preserve Kokama traditions and culture while also promoting sustainable development initiatives.

Romulo, an activist from Amazonas, passionately dedicates himself to preserving indigenous heritage. For decades, he has empowered his community by teaching music and fostering ecological awareness among over 100 youth, embodying a steadfast commitment to cultural preservation

Shirlley is currently studying Agroindustrial Engineering and was born in Puno, Peru. Raised in Yunguyo, an Andean agricultural town, she developed a deep connection with Pachamama, Mother Earth, immersed in Aymara culture, which instilled in her a strong respect for the environment.

Giovanni, an indigenous member of the Desanana ethnicity, teaches indigenous elementary and high school students in the Balaio Indigenous Land, Amazonas. He also serves as the internal coordinator for a food security and agroforestry projects.

Maria Leda, also known as Trapoeraba in permaculture and Chamirin Kuatia Verá Rendy to the Guarani community, is a pedagogue, agrifloresteer, and passionate defender of all life within her territory.

Cruwakwyj Krahô, from Galheiro Novo village in Krahô Indigenous Land, Tocantins, Brazil, is a women's leader and Cerrado Warriors' leader. She's an artisan, Krahô language teacher, and actress in "A Flor de Buritir."

Cynthia is a pedagogue and storyteller born and raised between the Negro and Solimões rivers. She fosters deep connections within communities to celebrate and honor Amazonian heritage while engaging in collaborative educational initiatives.

Agroforester and Biologist with master in Agroecology. Lucas has been developing agroforestry systems for over 10 years, following the principles of Syntropic Agriculture and working with communities in the Balaio Indigenous Land and beyond.

William, an ecologist from Unesp, has bred native bees since 2014. With his father, Duilio, he crafts beehives from recycled noble woods, managing colonies for conservation and production of honey and propolis.

From the field to the lab, Ivi is articulating innovation in food systems, drawing on a unique background as a farmers' descendant and woman in science. Born in LatAm, she connects partners around the globe to build resilient food systems.