IRI Brazil state chapter in Acre meets to set actions for the year
The IRI Acre chapter met with the IRI Brazil national team on February 3rd to initiate planning of activities for the year. Two priorities were defined: 1) expanding awareness-raising and training activities for religious leaders; and 2) carrying out the second edition of the campaign to reduce forest fires and deforestation. Mobilizing and motivating the […]
IRI Marañón provides input into Local Environmental Commission, forest protection measures
The Environmental Commission of the district of Imaza sent a Draft Municipal Ordinance for the Environmental Management of the district to the IRI Marañón for consultation. The document was sent for consultation to Cristina del Águila, an expert in municipal issues and IRI Peru’s focal point on these issues. After the analysis, the document was […]
IRI Indonesia delivers webinar, “Rainforest Guardians”
IRI Indonesia led a webinar on February 28th titled “Rainforest Guardians” that facilitated collaboration between religious leaders, environmental activists, and academics to safeguard tropical forests in North Maluku. The lead speakers were Adam Basirun and Aceh by Dr. Delfi Suganda, both prominent figures in their respective fields of religion, activism, and academia. Throughout the event, […]
IRI DRC participates in convening of national consultation for Institute of the New Climate Economy for the Congo Basin, advances work to secure forest commitment
On February 1st, IRI DRC took part in a national consultation in Kinshasa at the Palace of the Nation on a new Institute of the New Climate Economy for the Congo Basin. The meeting was chaired by the Advisor to the Head of State on Climate Matters. Several stakeholders took part in the meeting, including […]
IRI Colombia secures commitments with thirteen mayors and three governors who committed to include proposals to protect forests in their development plans
In the framework of the local and regional advocacy campaign carried out since last year, where 16 debates were held with 62 mayoral and gubernatorial candidates in the municipalities and departments where IRI Colombia has a presence through its local chapters, during the month of February a series of strategic bilateral meetings were organized with […]
IRI Brazil secures partnership agreement with the Association of Municipalities of Acre
In a meeting with Dr. Marco Lucena, Executive Director of the Association of Municipalities of Acre – AMAC, in the city of Rio Branco-Ac, on February 3 2024, an agreement was reached to carry out joint agendas throughout 2024. The first activity would be for AMAC representatives to take part in a scientific immersion at […]
