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IRI-Colombia Promotes the Creation of the Ad Hoc National Coordination Commission for the Amazon in the Congress of the Republic
During the month of July, IRI-Colombia held a series of strategic working meetings with Miguel Ángel Rubio, a member of the House of Representatives for
The Escucha la Amazonía Alliance Outlines Its Roadmap for 2030
In response to the need to consolidate the Escucha la Amazonía Alliance as a powerful, unified voice that drives political, environmental, and social advocacy efforts
IRI-Colombia Joins Forces with the CDA to Promote Sustainable Land Management
With the aim of further strengthening coordinated efforts with other forestry organizations, IRI-Colombia joined forces with the Corporation for the Sustainable Development of the Northern
IRI-Colombia Participates in Developing the Strategy for the Red de Redes Amazónicas
In July, IRI-Colombia continued to actively participate in the collective decision-making forums organized by the Red de Redes Amazónicas, contributing to the design of a
2026 Amazon Scientific Immersion Workshop: The First Step Toward Parliamentary Coordination for the Amazon
Home to a cultural legacy spanning thousands of years and unparalleled biological and ecological richness—but also facing the highest rates of forest loss in the
Agroforestry and National Natural Parks Take Center Stage at IRI-Colombia’s Training Session in Puerto Leguízamo
Is it possible to make a living from the forest without destroying it? Is it possible to live in harmony with nature and build resilient
They are irreplaceable. Not only do they exhibit creation in its most exquisite beauty, they provide millions of people with food, shelter, livelihoods, medicine and clean water. They are also the best climate solution we have. If protected and restored, rainforests can provide an indispensable contribution to sustainable development. Instead, they are at grave risk.
Extractive industries and land conversion for agricultural products like beef, soy, palm oil, and pulp and paper are driving tropical deforestation. In the last decade alone, an area of forest the size of the United Kingdom, France and Germany combined has been lost forever. This destruction is unnecessary and is undermining efforts by the international community to address climate change, sustainable development and human rights.
A coalition of indigenous peoples, government, business, science, NGO and civil society partners are working to halt deforestation. However, to achieve the speed and scale of change required, we need to bring the moral, ethical and spiritual dimension of humanity to bear more strongly on these efforts.
ABOUT US
The Interfaith Rainforest Initiative is an international, multi-faith alliance that aims to bring moral urgency and faith-based leadership to global efforts to end tropical deforestation. It is a platform for religious leaders to work hand-in-hand with indigenous peoples, governments, civil society and business on actions that protect rainforests and safeguard those that serve as their guardians.
We focus on three main goals:
Raise awareness of the tropical deforestation crisis by equipping religious leaders with the science, information and tools needed to serve as effective advocates for rainforest protection.
WHERE WE WORK
We work globally and in major rainforest countries to support religious leaders and spiritual communities that are mobilizing to protect rainforests.
We currently work in Brazil, Colombia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Indonesia and Peru, which together contain 70% of the world’s remaining tropical forests.
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