IRI-Colombia and Etnollano: an alliance for the autonomy and defense of the Amazon
The Interreligious Initiative for Tropical Forests (IRI-Colombia) and the Etnollano Foundation formalized a strategic alliance aimed at strengthening the self-government of indigenous peoples in Putumayo. This agreement, consolidated after a key meeting on February 19 in Bogotá, seeks to transform the pedagogical lessons of the training process with IRI’s local chapters in Villagarzón – held […]
The Amazon Network of Networks reactivates its strategic agenda
After a fruitful year in terms of political advocacy at the regional level, which included various actions, meetings and calls to action during the V Summit of Presidents of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO) and the thirtieth United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP30), the Amazon Network of Networks is preparing to continue advancing […]
IRI-Colombia strengthens its strategic articulation with UNEP in Colombia
On February 20, IRI-Colombia held a high-level bilateral meeting with Dolores Barrientos Alemán, director of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) in Colombia, at the agency’s offices in Bogotá. The meeting was consolidated as a space for strategic dialogue key to deepening inter-institutional cooperation around the protection of the Amazon, climate action and the strengthening […]
Coordinates to save the Amazon: an advocacy bet for the presidential elections
The Listen to the Amazon alliance prepared the document “Coordinates to avoid the point of no return in the Colombian Amazon and understand the challenges and opportunities for the 2026-2030 government period” and the concept note of the “2026 Presidential Elections, the challenges and opportunities for the Colombian Amazon in the next National Government”, necessary […]
The latest IRI bulletin is out now
This first edition of 2026 brings key updates from IRI Brazil, IRI Colombia, IRI Indonesia, IRI Peru, and IRI Democratic Republic of the Congo. These highlights reflect the continued efforts of our country teams, partners, and faith leaders to advance forest protection, climate action, and territorial governance. DOWNLOAD HERE
Media outrach expands the reach of ethical voting and faith-based advocacy
In February, IRI Peru expanded media outreach around its “Grade Your Candidate” campaign and the conference with Cardinal Michael Czerny through interviews and cross-platform broadcasting across regional and national outlets. National Facilitator Laura Vargas was interviewed by Radio y TV Oriente in Yurimaguas, Radio Onda Azul, and Radio y TV Quillabamba, helping position the campaign […]
