Caring for nature, a key step towards peace
Organized by the Embassy of Finland in Colombia, the Interfaith Initiative for Tropical Forests participated in the meeting “The role of religious actors in peace in Colombia,” held on October 7 in Bogotá. “At IRI-Colombia, we have seen that peace is not built solely on agreements, but requires spiritual and ethical transformation. That is why […]
Without forests there is no future: a commitment to life
IRI-Colombia and 15 allied organizations call for recognizing the essential role of tropical forests in the country’s water and climate security, and for uniting faith, conscience and action to protect the Amazon and guarantee water for future generations. “Today, 2 billion people live with water scarcity and 90% of natural disasters are related to it. […]
ETI, a historical debt to indigenous peoples and Amazonian forests
Indigenous Territorial Entities can be the bridge between the ancestral worldview and public policies, ensuring that the Amazon remains a territory of life. Three decades after their recognition, they remain an outstanding debt to indigenous peoples, which can define the future of this region. The Indigenous Territorial Entities (ETI) were recognized in the 1991 Constitution […]
Education, territory and spirituality to save the Amazon
The teacher and indigenous leader, Carlos Alberto Gaitán, brings the voice of the Piapoco people to the national stages, from where he defends the Amazon. Meet the coordinator of Territory, Environment and Climate Change, OPIAC representative to the IRI-Colombia Advisory Council. “Kanakanami analima, kanata nakia kaukeizi,” Carlos Alberto Gaitán energetically warns. It means “without forest […]
“The trees we plant are the best footprint we leave on the planet”
A Jesuit priest and member of the local chapter IRI-La Macarena, this Santanderean integrates spirituality and community action to protect the Amazon rainforest. From faith, he promotes a clear message: to take care of the environment is to make peace with nature. The jungle did not come to Ómar Freddy Pabón by accident. Born in […]
IRI Peru holds scientific immersion training in Iquitos, blending field learning with public-facing moral messaging
IRI Peru facilitated an immersion in Iquitos with 25 leaders from faith communities, Indigenous Peoples and social organizations. The program combined site visits — including Allpahuayo Mishana National Reserve, with learning from institutions such as the Peruvian Amazon Research Institute (IIAP) and the Amazon Rescue Center/CREA, plus dialogue with Indigenous leadership highlighting urgent calls to […]
