Interfaith youth step into the phase 3 agenda
On 27 February in Jakarta, IRI Indonesia held an interfaith youth gathering and Ramadan iftar to introduce the “No Forests, No Future” theory of change and build youth support for its programs and campaign implementation. The event brought together 26 participants, including youth delegated by religious institutions represented on the Advisory Council, as well as […]
Local chapters align around 2026 priorities
Between 24 and 27 February, IRI Peru visited its local chapters in Quillabamba, Cusco, and Puerto Maldonado to review 2025 progress and define priorities and work plans for 2026. The meetings helped organize a shared agenda of interreligious activities and socio-political advocacy focused on rainforest protection and ethical civic participation, especially through the promotion of […]
IRI Brazil focused on strengthening the partnerships needed for 2026
In February, IRI Brazil focused on strengthening the partnerships needed to advance its 2026 agenda. Meetings with the Ambassador of Norway, RFN, REPAM, CLUA, UNEP, and the Pan-Amazonian Institute helped deepen diplomatic backing, institutional alignment, and collaboration around joint campaigns, environmental education, and regional network-building. Resource-mobilization efforts also moved forward, with discussions involving IRI global […]
Heading to Congress 2026: IRI-Colombia weaves alliances in Putumayo to protect the Amazon
With the purpose of strengthening the political advocacy processes in the Congress of the Republic to promote a legislative agenda in favor of the Amazon and its inhabitants, the Interreligious Initiative for Forests in Colombia has been carrying out a series of strategic dialogues with the candidates for the House of Representatives of the Amazonian […]
IRI-Colombia and Etnollano: an alliance for the autonomy and defense of the Amazon
The Interreligious Initiative for Tropical Forests (IRI-Colombia) and the Etnollano Foundation formalized a strategic alliance aimed at strengthening the self-government of indigenous peoples in Putumayo. This agreement, consolidated after a key meeting on February 19 in Bogotá, seeks to transform the pedagogical lessons of the training process with IRI’s local chapters in Villagarzón – held […]
The Amazon Network of Networks reactivates its strategic agenda
After a fruitful year in terms of political advocacy at the regional level, which included various actions, meetings and calls to action during the V Summit of Presidents of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO) and the thirtieth United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP30), the Amazon Network of Networks is preparing to continue advancing […]
