The unexpected strategy: science, faith and business united for the Amazon at the international sustainability summit
Exploring the relationship between science, faith and business, and how, when they come together, they can contribute to the conservation of Amazonian tropical forests, was the focus of the IRI-Colombia conference “The Unexpected Strategy: Three Forces for a Resilient Future in the Amazon”, presented on September 10 at the “We are sustainable” forum of the […]
IRI DRC AND ENVIRONMENTAL CIVIL SOCIETY UNITE FOR STRONGER FOREST ADVOCACY
A multi-stakeholder working session was held with leading environmental organizations including GeoFirst, ANAPAT, RNB, RFN, and PIDEP, alongside the IRI DRC facilitation team. The meeting aimed to strengthen cooperation between civil society and interfaith networks to promote inclusive forest governance. Discussions underscored the importance of integrating spiritual and moral perspectives into environmental action, inspired by […]
NATIONAL EPISCOPAL CONFERENCE OF CONGO AND IRI-DCR STRENGTHEN FAITH-BASED ADVOCACY FOR FORESTS
The National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) hosted a strategic meeting to reinforce collaboration between the Catholic Church and interfaith networks in promoting forest protection and ecological justice. Monsignor Donatien Nshole emphasizes the Church’s long-standing commitment to creation care. CENCO’s Vice President welcomed the initiative, citing the Church’s relationship with the Holy See as a […]
IRI Brazil launches Children’s book “Cuidando da Criação” (Caring for Creation)
In partnership with Smilingüido publications, IRI Brazil launched the first title in a new series for evangelical children, presenting care for creation as a core expression of Christian faith. Debuting at FEFIC 2025, an initial print run of 2,000 copies was distributed widely through IRI Brazil’s network. At the stand, families and children engaged with […]
IRI Colombia expand training and advocacy capacity for local chapters across the Amazon
Through the end of 2025, IRI Colombia sustained trainings for its network of local chapters across Amazon municipalities, integrating theology and spirituality, forest–water science (including “flying rivers”) and political advocacy tools. Convenings included Curillo (Sept. 23; 60+ leaders), San Vicente del Caguán (Sept. 26; 60+), Cartagena del Chairá (Sept. 24; 44), Puerto Rico/Bajo Riecito/La Soledad […]
IRI Peru denounces anti-forest legislation
IRI Peru has publicly denounced Bill No. 09653, a legislative proposal that could severely weaken environmental institutions and dismantle existing safeguards for Peru’s forests. Approved in mid-September by the Agrarian Commission of Congress, the bill now awaits debate in the Plenary, where 130 legislators will decide its fate. According to IRI Peru’s official statement, the […]
