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IRI Colombia prepares working agreements with candidates for the House of Representatives
With the aim of promoting the protection of the Amazon from the legislative work of the House of Representatives, during the month of January the
When the Amazon enters the boardrooms: IRI-Colombia and the private sector develop a new conversation on risk, ethics and the future
The global environmental crisis is no longer a future warning: it is a reality that cuts across economies, redefines business risks and calls into question
Listen the Amazon defines the work route for 2026
After four years of working together, Listen to the Amazon continues to consolidate itself as a powerful alliance for the protection of the Amazon biome,
Towards the recognition of indigenous systems of government and economy
IRI-Colombia participated in the workshop “Weaving autonomy: indigenous people from Colombia and Peru dialogue on self-government and community economy”, on December 3 in Bogotá. The
IRI-RDC: Civil society and religious leaders call for the Establishment of the National Land Use Planning Council
On January 26, 2026, the IRI-RDC – Environmental Civil Society Consortium addressed a formal appeal to Her Excellency the Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic
Protecting the Amazon: an ethical duty and collective mission
From a perspective that integrates spirituality, social justice, and integral ecology, IRI Colombia’s Scientific Immersion Day fostered a dialogue between faith, science, and community action
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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