Amazônia Viva to be shown at the Paris 2024 Olympics
The Brazilian Agency for International Tourism Promotion (Embratur) has invited IRI Brazil to showcase the Amazônia Viva film at its booth during the Paris 2024 Olympics. Embratur, recognising the film’s widespread success and global acclaim, intends to leverage its influence to enhance Brazil’s tourism strategy. In 2023, IRI Brazil entered into a cooperation agreement with Embratur to support this initiative.
IRI DRC facilitates meeting with civil society actors on land use planning reforms
On 20 June, IRI DRC facilitated a meeting focused on land and land use planning reforms, which brought together seven representatives of Congo Watch, Support Centre for Sustainable Management of Tropical Forests (CAGDFT), and Geofirst Development. Chaired by Rev. Pastor Eric Nsenga, Secretary of the Office of the Justice, Peace, and Safeguarding of Creation Commission (CJPSC) and Coordinator of IRI […]
Congress approves three laws on protection of the environment
On World Environment Day, the President of Congress convened an Environmental Plenary to announce the approval of three laws related to the environment: i) law on the imposition of taxes for a healthy environment, which promotes private investment in environmental conservation, ii) law for the declaration of environmental emergency, and iii) law for the protection […]
IRI Indonesia conducts Social Media Journalism Training
IRI Indonesia, in partnership with the Peatland and Mangrove Restoration Agency of the Republic of Indonesia (BRGM), conducted a two-day “Innovative Social Media Journalism Training,” which enhanced environmental awareness among 34 journalists, public relations professionals, and faith actors. The training strengthened the capacities of journalists and religious communities in disseminating accurate and positive information about environmental conservation efforts, especially regarding mangroves […]
IRI Colombia advocates for approval of Draft Law on the Deforestation-free Cattle Production Chain
As part of the Listen to the Amazon Alliance, IRI Colombia contributed to the development and issuance of a joint statement on the Draft Law on the Deforestation-free Cattle Production Chain. Through the statement, IRI Colombia and other partners advocate for approval of the bill, which would directly contribute to the conservation of the Amazon rainforest and the management […]
IRI Brazil facilitates immersion for religious leaders on forests, climate
Furthering its commitment to strengthen the capacities of religious leaders in combatting deforestation and protecting the rights of Indigenous Peoples, IRI Brazil brought together 40 diverse Evangelical leaders for a scientific immersion at the National Centre for Monitoring Alerts and Natural Disasters (CEMADEN) and the National Institute for Space Research (INPE). The immersion garnered positive […]
