Three stations of research, knowledge, and experience in favor of the Amazon
Forty religious leaders from Caquetá, Guaviare, Putumayo and Meta participated in the first Scientific Immersion Day, a space for dialogue between science and faith, created by IRI-Colombia to strengthen the work for the protection of the Amazon forests. Located in the high Andean forest of the Bosque Oriental de Bogotá Protective Forest Reserve, the Venado […]
Amazonian tropical forests, a shield against climate emergencies
The Amazon not only regulates the global climate, it also acts as a natural barrier against fires, floods, and extreme droughts. We spoke with biologist and territorial planner Natalia Hernández Escobar to understand why protecting tropical forests is an urgent disaster prevention strategy. In the Amazon, each tree fulfills a vital function that goes far […]
Rainforests: guardians of water
A large part of the world’s drinking water comes from forests. These important ecosystems sustain life on the planet. One of the reasons is because they play an essential role in the water cycle. We tell you how they intervene in this vital process. See the complete infographic here. Click here to read the complete […]
IRI Colombia strengthens presence in Meta with training for religious and social leaders
On July 31, IRI Colombia held a full-day training in La Macarena (Meta), bringing together religious leaders and members of the local chapters of IRI La Macarena, IRI Alto Morrocoy, and IRI La Cristalina. The program combined theological reflection on care for creation with technical insights into regional biodiversity, ecosystem services, deforestation drivers, and tools […]
IRI Brazil promotes agenda in Assis, São Paulo
IRI convened religious leaders, officials, and civil society in Assis for a three-part event: a lecture at the Independent Presbyterian Church, a screening of Amazônia Viva, and a City Forum on climate, rainforests, and public policy. The film sparked a grounded conversation on how drought, fires, and waste management intersect with daily life and local development. […]
IRI Brazil launches interfaith firefighting brigade to combat forest fires through local religious mobilization
IRI Brazil formally inaugurated Brazil’s first Interfaith Volunteer Fire Brigade in Rio Branco, Acre. The brigade brings together 26 leaders from evangelical, Catholic, Spiritist, Afro-Brazilian, and ayahuasca communities. Trained and certified by the Acre Fire Department, these religious leaders are now equipped to conduct fire prevention patrols and public education in the Environmental Protection Areas […]
