Before citing organisations by name, several interviewees from engaged audiences highlighted the fact that the Indigenous movement has become stronger and more organised as a milestone of the last decade. Indigenous leadership began to develop their own narratives, depending less on NGOs and indigenists, and occupying more places of speech, both nationally and in international forums.

The Articulation of Indigenous Peoples of Brazil (Apib) was the organisation most cited by the engaged audiences not only in Brazil, but also internationally. The main reasons for this include: 'the permanent political advocacy agenda of its leaders' (in particular Sônia Guajajara), 'the strengthening of women in the Indigenous movement', and 'a new set of alliances with public figures and other organisations' (especially Midia Ninja).

The growing recognition of the role and importance of Indigenous peoples for the global climate agenda through the work of civil society and scientists with multilateral bodies such as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) was identified as a key factor in strengthening the Indigenous movement.

The Instituto Socioambiental (ISA) was the second most cited organisation by Brazilian engaged/interested audiences. ISA was pointed out as the main reference and source of information for opinion formers from different segments, and described as 'a precursor in the construction of socio-environmental policies'. ISA was also 'recognised for the development of campaigns and communication products', 'for the quality of the content produced', and 'the one that produces narratives that are consumed by the urban population about the Indigenous population, and that is able to connect consumers to the communities'.

The Missionary Indigenous Council (Cimi, in the Portuguese acronym) was the third most cited organisation in Brazil, and the most cited by respondents outside the country, especially for its work in defence of the rights of less visible Indigenous groups, such as the Guarani-Kaiowá, and for the production of its annual report on violence against Indigenous peoples.

TheBrazilian Amazon Indigenous Organisation Network (Coiab, in the Portuguese acronym) was the second most remembered Indigenous organisation, after Apib, although by a very smaller number of interviewees. It was also the Indigenous organisation most remembered by non-engaged audiences, mostly regional journalists. The most cited points included: 'its pioneering work in the Amazon', 'its coordination and networking with Amazon and Amazon Basin organisations', 'its successful restructuring process', 'its leading role in the fight against COVID-19'.

Midia Ninja was the only communications initiative mentioned among the most important organisations of the past decade, especially by civil society actors,for their 'work to support the structuring of Apib communication efforts' and the 'permanent coverage of issues related to the rights of Indigenous peoples'.

Apib, ISA and Midia Ninja are also among the organisations with the most prominent performance on social networks, according to a survey by the Department of Public Policy Analysis of Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV/DAPP).

The capacity and quality of scientific production in the country was praised, despite the dismantling of public policies and attacks on science and scientists in recent years. Different interviewee segments not only mentioned, but also showed pride – and concern – for the work of monitoring deforestation in the Amazon carried out by the Inpe, which 'today is capable of producing an almost real-time portrait of what is happening'.

Greenpeace was the most frequently mentioned international organisation by different groups of the engaged audiences in Brazil and abroad, followed by WWF. Foreign respondents also frequently cited Global Witness and Amazon Watch. Greenpeace was mainly remembered for its 'ability to mobilise different players internationally in support of Indigenous peoples', for the 'production of a video clip for the song Demarcação Já! [Demarcation Now!]', and for the 'campaign with 1 million signatures against the construction of hydroelectric plants in Tapajós'.

The Brazil Climate, Forest and Agriculture Coalition was the main organisation cited by agribusiness representatives interviewed, followed by WWF and The Nature Conservancy (TNC).

The Federal Prosecution Service (MPF, in the Portuguese acronym) was remembered by several segments as one of the most important institutions and one of the main allies in the defence of the rights conquered by Indigenous peoples through the 1988 Constitution. Some jurists highlighted the backwardness of this sector - most judges did not even study environmental law, let alone new concepts, such as the rights of nature - and the coloniality established in the speech of the Judiciary.

Despite having been formally accused of withdrawing its protection of Indigenous lands, the National Indian Foundation (Funai, in the Portuguese acronym), whose mission is to protect and promote the rights of Indigenous peoples in Brazil, was mentioned as an important institution; and the process of drafting the National Policy for Territorial and Environmental Management of Indigenous Lands (PNGATI) was remembered as an extremely relevant and innovative policy by environmental NGOs and Indigenous leaders.

In contrast, among the non-engaged segments, a common trait was attributing the representativeness of Indigenous peoples to non-Indigenous institutional agents, especially the National Indian Foundation (Funai), NGOs, and religious groups, while criticising the role of these institutions. Whenever Funai was mentioned, its role as a mediator for the wishes of Indigenous peoples was questioned by regional journalists, businesspeople, and politicians. The dismantling of that institution under the current administration was also noted. The role of NGOs, especially international ones, was challenged, particularly by interviewees with more conservative positions, for allegedly inducing Indigenous peoples to act in their own interests. Greenpeace was the only NGO named among the general population sample.