IRI North Kivu advances campaign on forest protection and restoration in Goma
On 1 March, IRI North Kivu facilitated the planting of trees in the plots of the Non-Denominational Church and the Salvation Army denominations in the Katoyi district of Goma. The activity was carried out as part of the ‘OPIS mon jardin’ project for the restoration and reconstitution of forest cover. IRI North Kivu expanded implementation […]
IRI Colombia participates in the second workshop of the Custodians of the Amazon
IRI Colombia participated in the second workshop of the Custodians of the Amazon programme, convened by the Alliance for Sustainability (Alisos) and the British Embassy. The meeting served as an opportunity to identify the role of NGOs in the mitigation of environmental crimes in the Colombian Amazon and present the national government with a series […]
IRI Brazil prepares for G-20 Interreligious Forum as a member of the National Consultative Commission
IRI Brazil became a member of the National Consultative Commission of the G-20 Interreligious Forum in Brazil, the IF-20. Carlos Vicente, IRI Brazil National Facilitator, attended his first meeting as a member of the Board this month. The possibility of holding an IF-20 event focused on climate issues in June 2024 in Manaus-AM is being […]
IRI Peru issues public statement in support of newly approved park ranger law
IRI Peru issued a public statement supporting the approval of the Park Ranger Law, which seeks to significantly improve the working and living conditions of park rangers in Peru. The newly approved law also recognises their important work in protecting biodiversity and the environment, granting them labor rights to improve their skills and safety.
IRI Indonesia hosted webinar on Cultural Heritage and Ecology on National Indigenous Peoples’ Day
On National Indigenous Peoples’ Day (HKMAN), IRI Indonesia hosted the webinar, “Cultural Heritage and Ecology: Indigenous Communities of the Archipelago in Rainforest Conservation Action,” which sought to address deforestation and explore the critical role of cultural heritage in environmental sustainability. The event was attended by a total of 20 religious leaders and academics, including the […]
IRI DRC strengthens cooperation with the Electoral Integrity and Mediation Commission
Reverend Matthieu Yela Bonketo, IRI DRC National Facilitator, had a working session with the Representative of the Electoral Integrity and Mediation Commission (CIME), which is committed to bringing together diverse religious denominations in the country. The discussion revolved around: (1) the mobilisation of CIME member structures around the Contribution Note to the Six Commitments of […]
