On Sunday, Ecuadorians will vote on a referendum that could potentially keep the oil in the ground in one of the most biodiverse places on Earth, Yasuní National Park. This park not only hosts an array of plant and animal life, but is also home to Indigenous peoples in voluntary isolation, the Tagaeri and Taromenane. We must amplify their call!

If approved, the referendum would halt new oil expansion activity, blocking any new wells from being built and stopping new oil contracts. It would also require the closure of all currently-producing wells and the removal of existing infrastructure in the park.

As part of the international community, we have the opportunity to spread the message and highlight the importance of a “Yes” vote to defend the Amazon and its Indigenous peoples.

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