IRI Indonesia publishes february newsletter
In the month of February, IRI Indonesia published a bulletin under the theme “Religious and Cultural Collaboration: Supporting the Sustainability of Kasepuhan Karang Indigenous Forests.” The bulletin serves as a comprehensive report on IRI Indonesia activities throughout February, primarily focusing on the engagement with the Kasepuhan Karang indigenous community, as well as an article detailing […]
IRI Colombia prepares for Biodiversity Summit
IRI Colombia actively participated in the workshop “Challenges and Opportunities for Updating National Biodiversity Plans from the Colombian Amazon and on the Road to COP16,” convened by Rainforest Foundation Norway. In the event, various indigenous and non-governmental organizations and IRI Colombia met to reflect on the challenges posed by the goals of the Global Biodiversity […]
IRI Brazil completes pilot phase of Carbon Neutral Churches Project through engagement in forest restoration
A total of five religious institutions were selected for the pilot phase of a Carbon Neutral Churches Project: Assembléia de Deus Church (Pará), Santa Maria Cathedral of the Anglican Episcopal Church of Brazil (Pará), Terreiro Manso Massumbando, Candomblé Bantu (Pará), Comunidade Batista Vida (Acre) and the Metropolitan Catholic Cathedral of Cuiabá (Mato Grosso – incomplete). […]
IRI Peru defends Wampis people against invasion of their territory by illegal mining
The Vicariate of Jaén, Monsignor Alfredo Vizcarra, issued a statement in solidarity with the people of the Wampis and asked for action from the state for the uncontrolled advance of illegal mining. IRI Peru called for action from members of Congress and the Minister of the Environment. With engagement of IRI Peru, the Commission on […]
IRI Indonesia participates in event on religion and environmentalism
IRI Indonesia participated in a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with the theme ‘Religious Identity and Environmental Activism: Actors, strategies, and Networks’. Three religious leaders from IRI participated in the event, which aimed to strengthen religious environmental actions in Indonesia by generating evidence-based knowledge and advocacy to empower religious leaders in promoting environmental awareness. The event […]
IRI DRC Advisory Council meeting
On February 8th, IRI DRC held a meeting of its Advisory Council at the office of the Secretary General of CENCO. The agenda of the meeting included reading and adoption of the minutes of the last meeting, follow-up of decisions taken at the last meeting, an IRI DRC 2023 Activity and Financial Report, analysis of […]