Gabriela Sarmet
About Gabriela Sarmet
Gabriela Sarmet is a Brazil Campaign Advisor at Amazon Watch and co-founder of @coletivodecolonial, specializing in mining conflicts and decoloniality. She has a background in International Relations and extensive experience in advocacy for human rights and environmental protection.
Work at Amazon Watch
Gabriela Sarmet serves as the Brazil Campaign Advisor at Amazon Watch, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she coordinates Brazil-based campaigns, projects, and initiatives aimed at protecting the Amazon rainforest and advocating for the rights of Indigenous communities. Gabriela represents Amazon Watch at national and international events, meetings, and conferences, contributing to the organization's mission to promote environmental justice and human rights.
Education and Expertise
Gabriela Sarmet has a strong academic background in International Relations and Affairs, having earned her Bachelor's Degree from Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro from 2013 to 2017. She furthered her studies in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution at Escola de Cultura de Pau. Gabriela is currently pursuing an MSc in Conflict and Development at SOAS University of London, focusing on Development Economics and International Development. Her educational pursuits have equipped her with expertise in decoloniality and mining conflicts.
Background in Advocacy and Research
Gabriela has extensive experience in advocacy and research related to social movements and environmental issues. She has worked with Brazilian communities affected by mining, facilitating solidarity efforts among local organizations and international networks. Gabriela has also contributed to research initiatives, including her role as a Colonial Legacies Researcher and Partnership Advisor for the Amazon Sacred Headwaters Initiative. She is a research associate at the Mining Observatory, focusing on corporate actors involved in environmental degradation.
Professional Experience in Various Organizations
Throughout her career, Gabriela has held various positions across multiple organizations. She worked as a Decoloniality Facilitator at Brunel University London and was part of the organizing committee at Brazil Forum UK. Her experience includes roles at ActionAid Brasil as a Policy Intern and at IBM as a Client Support Specialist. Gabriela has also contributed to community projects aimed at biodiversity preservation and the recovery of degraded areas.
Community Engagement and Solidarity Efforts
Gabriela actively supports community projects that focus on environmental protection and sustainable development. She collaborates with social movements and local organizations to strengthen territorial and financial management of community initiatives. As an individual associate member of the London Mining Network, she engages in efforts to address mining conflicts and advocate for the rights of affected communities, demonstrating her commitment to social justice and environmental sustainability.