IRI Peru holds working meeting with local authorities of the municipality of Imaza
On 9 April, IRI Peru held a working meeting with the Mayor, the Environmental Development Manager, and the Manager of the Solid Waste Department of the municipality of Imaza to develop alternative projects aimed at promoting the defense of forests through land use reform. The municipality committed to develop and present work proposals to be […]
IRI DRC highlights its contributions to biodiversity preservation on national media
Rev. Matthieu Yela Bonketo, IRI DRC National Facilitator, gave an interview on Télévision 7’s Environment and Sustainable Development programme, in which he raised awareness on rainforest protection and biodiversity conservation. He highlighted IRI DRC’s ongoing contributions to the protection of rainforests and the rights of Indigenous Peoples, and stressed the urgent need to halt deforestation. […]
IRI Colombia hightlights its work in panel discussion on Contribution of Faith-Based Actors to Ceasefire Mechanisms and Humanitarian Relief
On 4 April, IRI Colombia participated in an interreligious forum convened by Religions for Peace Latin America and the Caribbean, Religions for Peace Interreligious Council of Colombia (IRC Colombia), and the United States Institute of Peace (USIP), entitled, The Contributions of Faith-Based Actors in the Peace Negotiations in Colombia. In the panel discussion on “The […]
IRI Brazil continues to raise awareness on importance of Amazon rainforest conservation through screenings of Amazônia Viva film
IRI Brazil continued to leverage the Amazônia Viva film to raise awareness on the importance of combatting deforestation in the Amazon by conducting seven screenings of the film that reached over 12,000 people. During the 20th Free Land Camp – ATL 2024 convened by the Coordination of Indigenous Organisations of the Brazilian Amazon (COIAB), IRI […]
IRI Peru convenes webinar on effects of the anti-forestry law passed by congress
IRI Peru convened the webinar, Effects of the Anti-Forestry Law Passed by Congress, on 3 April. The webinar brought together 33 members from its local chapters to reflect on the scope of Law 31973 passed by Congress that modifies the procedure for classifying land by its capacity for major use (CTCUM), which would allow the […]
IRI Indonesia facilitates workshop that integrates science and spirituality into environmental protection
On 3 April, IRI Indonesia, in partnership with the Directorate of Environmental Development Policy, Maritime Affairs, Natural Resources, and Nuclear Energy of the Indonesia National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) facilitated a workshop on “The Riches of Scientific Treasures and Spiritual Values in Environmental Protection.” The seminar focused on mitigation and adaptation strategies, enabling academics […]
