IRI DRC AND ENVIRONMENTAL CIVIL SOCIETY UNITE FOR STRONGER FOREST ADVOCACY

A multi-stakeholder working session was held with leading environmental organizations including GeoFirst, ANAPAT, RNB, RFN, and PIDEP, alongside the IRI DRC facilitation team. The meeting aimed to strengthen cooperation between civil society and interfaith networks to promote inclusive forest governance. Discussions underscored the importance of integrating spiritual and moral perspectives into environmental action, inspired by […]

NATIONAL EPISCOPAL CONFERENCE OF CONGO AND IRI-DCR STRENGTHEN FAITH-BASED ADVOCACY FOR FORESTS

The National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) hosted a strategic meeting to reinforce collaboration between the Catholic Church and interfaith networks in promoting forest protection and ecological justice. Monsignor Donatien Nshole emphasizes the Church’s long-standing commitment to creation care. CENCO’s Vice President welcomed the initiative, citing the Church’s relationship with the Holy See as a […]

IRI Brazil launches Children’s book “Cuidando da Criação” (Caring for Creation)

In partnership with Smilingüido publications, IRI Brazil launched the first title in a new series for evangelical children, presenting care for creation as a core expression of Christian faith. Debuting at FEFIC 2025, an initial print run of 2,000 copies was distributed widely through IRI Brazil’s network. At the stand, families and children engaged with […]

IRI Peru denounces anti-forest legislation

IRI Peru has publicly denounced Bill No. 09653, a legislative proposal that could severely weaken environmental institutions and dismantle existing safeguards for Peru’s forests. Approved in mid-September by the Agrarian Commission of Congress, the bill now awaits debate in the Plenary, where 130 legislators will decide its fate. According to IRI Peru’s official statement, the […]

IRI Brazil holds 21st Scientific Immersion for Religious leaders, evangelical group

IRI Brazil also held a scientific immersion training for 36 young Evangelical leaders discipled by Pastor Paulo Júnior, from various regions of Brazil and different denominations. The group’s total network of influence is estimated at 100,000 people. Pastor Paulo Borges Júnior, from the Sal da Terra Church, is an evangelical leader with great influence and […]