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 INDONESIA LAUNCHES GUIDES ON RAINFORESTS WITH CONFUCIAN RELIGIOUS COUNCIL
On August 3, 2025, IRI Indonesia and the Indonesian Confucian High Council (Majelis Tinggi Agama Khonghucu Indonesia – MATAKIN) held a hybrid Guidebook Launch and Capacity-Building Workshop attended by 60 Confucian leaders — evenly split between onsite and online participants — representing both national and regional branches. The program introduced IRI Indonesia’s two guidebooks and […]
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 […]
IRI INDONESIA LAUNCHES GUIDES ON RAINFORESTS WITH MUHAMMADIYAH
On July 22, 2025, IRI Indonesia and the Environmental Council of Muhammadiyah (Majelis Lingkungan Hidup – MLH) co-organized a hybrid Guidebook Launch and Workshop on Faith Teachings and Houses of Worship for Rainforest Protection, engaging 100 Islamic leaders — 40 onsite at the Muhammadiyah Central Board Office in Jakarta and 60 online. The event introduced […]
