North Kivu religious and scientific leaders align for “No Forests, No Future”
IRI North Kivu met with the provincial representative of scientists in Goma to align action around the national “No Forests, No Future” campaign. The discussion focused on launching the campaign locally, advancing the Goma Green project under the theme “Every plot, one tree,” and strengthening forest governance. Participants identified strategies to mobilize religious leaders, promote […]
Deforestation, illegal mining and indigenous governance framed as national priorities
During the FilBo dialogue, IRI Colombia and Escucha la Amazonía helped elevate the main pressures threatening the Amazon, including deforestation, illegal mining, mercury contamination and agricultural frontier expansion. Speakers emphasized the need for urgent measures in the most vulnerable municipalities, stronger Indigenous territorial governance, progress on Indigenous Territorial Entities and cattle traceability to reduce deforestation […]
Methodist leaders trained on forests, faith and care for creation
IRI Peru continued supporting a national training cycle organized by the Methodist Church of Peru under the theme “Caring for the Earth Is Caring for Life.” The initiative grew out of Methodist participation in IRI Peru’s Amazon immersion, which leaders brought back to the wider church as a call to make environmental care a pastoral […]
Water protection proposal in Cusco gains faith-based support
IRI Peru participated in an event convened by INTI RUNAKUNAQ WASIN, an allied organization and member of the IRI Quillabamba chapter, to present a legislative proposal for protecting water sources in La Convención and Lares in Cusco. The event brought together Congresswoman Ruth Luque, religious actors, Indigenous organizations, government representatives and civil society groups. Participants […]
Amazônia Viva and Amazônia Forever reach new publics across Brazil
Throughout April, IRI Brazil used Amazônia Viva and Amazônia Forever to carry out socio-environmental awareness activities in the Legal Amazon and the Federal District. Screenings took place in religious communities, public schools, cultural spaces, institutional events and Indigenous mobilizations, reaching students, educators, children, Indigenous leaders and wider community audiences. In Acre, three screenings reached around […]
The latest IRI bulletin is out now
The March IRI bulletin is out now. In this edition, we share highlights from IRI’s work across countries, reflecting the ongoing commitment of our teams, partners, and faith leaders to strengthening environmental protection, climate action, and territorial governance. DOWNLOAD HERE
