IRI Peru Signs Cooperation Agreement With Ministry Of Justice
On Wednesday, September 27th, IRI Peru signed an Inter-institutional Cooperation Agreement with the Ministry of Justice MINJUSDH. The agreement outlines a shared commitment to ensuring the safety of forests defenders and attend to the rights of indigenous leaders and authorities. The document was signed by the Vice Minister of Justice Walter J. Iberos and Laura […]
IRI Indonesia Holds Environmental Journalism Workshop With 32 Public Relations Professionals, Focus On Forests
The workshop, held at Pantai Indah Kapuk, Jakarta, convened a diverse assembly of 32 public relations professionals representing various official religious institutions across Indonesia. Additionally, 14 government representatives, representing the Indonesian Peatland and Mangrove Restoration Agency (BRGM), participated in the training event that’s overarching purpose was to instill a profound awareness of the critical need […]
IRI Colombia Delivers Advocacy Campaign, Public Debates On Forests With Mayoral Candidates In 10 Amazon Municipalities
During August, IRI Colombia organized 10 debates with mayoral candidates in priority municipalities in Caquetá, Guaviare, and Putumayo, with over 19,000 people attending and viewing the events through in-person and online engagement. These debates, conducted with the support of the Pan-Amazonian Ecclesial Network (REPAM-Colombia), allowed 43 mayoral candidates to present their government proposals on forests […]
IRI Brazil Launches Campaign To Reduce Wildfires And Deforestation In The Amazon States
The Amazon’s dry season (July to October) aligns with the period when a significant portion of deforestation and forest fires takes place. The air pollution stemming from the toxic smoke produced by tree combustion spreads across the region, resulting in severe health issues for the population, economic setbacks, and environmental degradation. The concept for launching […]
IRI Peru Participates In Congress Session On Natural Protected Areas
IRI Peru was invited by Peruvian congressmen associated with the Amazonian Parliament (Parlamaz) and the ICCF Peru – Caucus, a non-profit organization based in Washington, to participate in a “Multiparty Dialogue Table on Effective Management of Protected Natural Areas (PNAs).” The event aimed to address the challenges confronting national PNAs and enhance strategies for their […]
IRI Indonesia Launches New Provincial Chapter In Aceh
In September, IRI Indonesia launched a new provincial chapter in Aceh with the goal of expanding networks and collaboration among stakeholders to promote peace, tolerance, and interfaith cooperation in nature conservation, particularly in safeguarding tropical forests. The event took place September 14 to 16, in the city of Banda Aceh and served as the official […]
