// Media
Stories from the frontlines of nature defense.
Films, press, and dispatches from the missions, partners, and communities on the ground.
// Featured film
THE CHIEFSProtect the Amazon by supporting its Guardians.
The Amazon is at its tipping point. Leaders like Cacique Álvaro Tukano are standing on the frontlines. THE CHIEFS is a short documentary revealing how Indigenous leadership and Capacity's technology work together to protect Earth's most vital ecosystem — and how your support can power the fight.
Brought to you by the producers of David Attenborough's Ocean and Netflix's Breaking Boundaries, in collaboration with Capacity Foundation.
"My voice was heard more in the last 4 days than in the last 40 years. This only happened because of Capacity's support."
Where your money goes
100% to Mission One: The Shield.
Where your money goes
100% to Mission One: The Shield.
AI-powered satellite monitoring that enables native Amazonian communities to more effectively protect their land. Currently safeguarding 36 million hectares — twice the size of Switzerland — capable of storing 1 billion tonnes of CO₂. Aiming for 280 million hectares by 2030.
Tech team
AI engineers, data science, geospatial design, UX, product, and infrastructure building The Shield.
Satellite monitoring
24/7 monitoring, illegal-activity alerts (deforestation, mining, invasions), and verified mapping.
Frontline implementation
Training Indigenous monitors, local liaisons, hardware, connectivity, and field logistics.
FAQ
Questions about the film and the mission.
FAQ
Questions about the film and the mission.
- What is THE CHIEFS?
- Brought to you by See Through Stories and Open Planet Studios, in collaboration with Capacity Foundation, THE CHIEFS is a short documentary that follows Cacique Álvaro Tukano, a renowned Indigenous leader from the Brazilian Amazon, and his community's frontline fight to protect their ancestral land against illegal deforestation.
- Who is Cacique Álvaro Tukano?
- One of the most important Indigenous thinkers and leaders in Brazil, and a foundational figure in Brazil's Indigenous rights movement. Since the 1970s, he has led national advocacy for land demarcation, cultural protection, and political representation — including contributing to the 1988 Constitution that recognized Indigenous rights.
- How does Capacity support Indigenous leadership in the Amazon?
- We work in close partnership with native Amazonian communities to build The Shield, AI-powered technology that helps frontline defenders better protect their land with real-time data. The Shield currently safeguards 36 million hectares of critical rainforest in partnership with 9 Amazonian territories.
- How can I host a screening?
- Choose a date, invite your community, and we'll send a small Screening Kit with customizable assets and a clear call to action. Email members@capacity.eco to request your kit.
Take action
Three ways to stand with the Guardians.
Take action
Three ways to stand with the Guardians.
// Happenings
Moments from the movement.
Where Capacity shows up — convenings, campaigns, and milestones with our partners and communities.
COP30
Belém, Brazil
Capacity stood alongside Indigenous leaders at COP30 in Belém, amplifying frontline voices in the global climate conversation.
World Indigenous Day
Vale do Javari, Amazonia
Celebrating the Indigenous communities whose stewardship protects the Amazon — and the partnerships that make Capacity's missions possible.
// Press & inquiries