IRI DRC participates in convening of national consultation for Institute of the New Climate Economy for the Congo Basin, advances work to secure forest commitment
On February 1st, IRI DRC took part in a national consultation in Kinshasa at the Palace of the Nation on a new Institute of the New Climate Economy for the Congo Basin. The meeting was chaired by the Advisor to the Head of State on Climate Matters. Several stakeholders took part in the meeting, including […]
IRI Colombia secures commitments with thirteen mayors and three governors who committed to include proposals to protect forests in their development plans
In the framework of the local and regional advocacy campaign carried out since last year, where 16 debates were held with 62 mayoral and gubernatorial candidates in the municipalities and departments where IRI Colombia has a presence through its local chapters, during the month of February a series of strategic bilateral meetings were organized with […]
IRI Brazil secures partnership agreement with the Association of Municipalities of Acre
In a meeting with Dr. Marco Lucena, Executive Director of the Association of Municipalities of Acre – AMAC, in the city of Rio Branco-Ac, on February 3 2024, an agreement was reached to carry out joint agendas throughout 2024. The first activity would be for AMAC representatives to take part in a scientific immersion at […]
IRI Peru briefs christian leaders on forests, program
IRI Peru was invited to be a keynote speaker in a panel on integral ecology. The event, held on February 16th was held for the members of the Christian Life Communities, a lay organization of the Society of Jesus, to promote a greater commitment to the care of the common home. A fundamental aspect of […]
IRI Indonesia participates in formulation and launch of Fatwa on climate change
IRI Indonesia participated in the formulation and launch of the Indonesian Ulama Council’s Fatwa (Islamic Rule) number 86 /2023 On the Law for Controlling Global Climate Change. The initiative aimed to integrate religious perspectives into the discourse on climate change and fostered a holistic approach toward environmental conservation. Included in the fatwa are the rules […]
IRI DRC working to build on six commitments of the head of state, advance planning for national conference
In order to obtain the involvement of civil society organizations, the private sector, and state services, IRI DRC organized three working sessions in February with a team of 10 people and with the goal was of developing Terms of Reference for an IRI DRC national conference, which will advance strategies and advocacy across religious leadership […]
