Greening the orange

convergences and contradictions between oil unionism and traditional peoples in face of the new exploratory frontiers in Brazil

Abstract

Introduction: The expansion of the extraction and production of fossil fuels in Brazil, through new permanent offers of oil and gas exploration blocks, has provoked reactions, including from sectors whose interests may at first sight be seen as incompatible.

Objective: To analyze the positions of the oil union movement and organizations of traditional peoples and communities regarding oil and gas auctions and new exploratory frontiers.

Methodology: A bibliographical survey of the theoretical frameworks of ecosocialism was carried out and mapping of videos on social networks of organizations and articles authored by the organizations published on their websites between 2020 and September 2024.

Results: The union organization was in favor of the exploration and production of oil and gas in the Equatorial Margin and continues to oppose the auctions.

Conclusion: There has been a gradual convergence between the sectors, in addition to both expressing opposition to the overlapping of blocks in sensitive areas. There are specific signs to address the climate damage caused by the oil and gas industry and, consequently, oppose any new frontier.

KEYWORDS: auction; environmental justice; oil unionism; permanent offer; traditional peoples.