IRI DRC produces video highlighting the call for the protection of forests by religious leaders
IRI DRC has produced a video that highlights religious leaders calling for the protection of forests. The video features interviews of religious leaders who take stock of the loss of forest cover, and emphasise the importance of forests, as well as the critical role of the church in the protection of forests. The video can […]
IRI Brazil secures awareness-raising opportunity during the Indigenous Peoples of Pará organised by the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples
IRI Brazil had a working meeting with Hony Sobrinho, Direct Advisor to the Minister of Indigenous Peoples, to discuss IRI Brazil’s participation in the Campamento Terra Libre, the largest Indigenous mobilisation in the country, and to identify opportunities for IRI Brazil to support the Ministry’s activities. As a key outcome, IRI Brazil was invited to […]
IRI DRC holds Advisory Council meeting
The IRI DRC Advisory council held its first 2024 meeting to review the work of IRI DRC in 2023 and to plan actions for 2024. It was agreed that IRI DRC will advance awareness-raising and civic education actions for the fight against deforestation in the country. The meeting was held at the Presidency of the […]
IRI Brazil holds meeting with Advisory Council
On 18 March, the IRI Brazil Advisory Council held its first quarterly meeting, in which IRI Brazil’s 2024 work plan was approved and the board members expressed great satisfaction with the results of the activities carried out in 2023 and 2022. The meeting also included a discussion on fundraising efforts for IRI Phase 3.
IRI Peru publishes issue of Somos Bosque magazine
IRI Peru published its latest issue of Somos Bosque magazine, which focuses on the threat of illegal mining against the Awajún and Wampis peoples in the Amazon region, near the border with Ecuador. In this issue, IRI Peru also delves into into a recent ruling that recognises the Marañón River, a tributary of the Amazon, […]
IRI DRC contributes to discussions on integrated water management in the Congo Basin
On 27 March, IRI DRC joined other civil society participants in a brainstorming meeting organised by the REDD Climate Working Group. The objective of the meeting was to promote integrated water management to guarantee peace and prosperity for the Congolese people and the Congo River Basin. The meeting resulted in the addition of the Civil […]
