IRI Peru scales training rapidly across regions
In October 2025 alone, workshops trained 126 religious leaders, teachers and pastoral agents across Lima, San Martín, Alto Amazonas, Huampami and Nieva. In November, an additional 167 leaders were trained through virtual and in-person activities across Catholic education networks, parish ecological agents, school communities and multiple faith networks, including intensive sessions with the Church of […]
IRI Peru holds scientific immersion training in Iquitos, blending field learning with public-facing moral messaging
IRI Peru facilitated an immersion in Iquitos with 25 leaders from faith communities, Indigenous Peoples and social organizations. The program combined site visits — including Allpahuayo Mishana National Reserve, with learning from institutions such as the Peruvian Amazon Research Institute (IIAP) and the Amazon Rescue Center/CREA, plus dialogue with Indigenous leadership highlighting urgent calls to […]
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 Colombia expand training and advocacy capacity for local chapters across the Amazon
Through the end of 2025, IRI Colombia sustained trainings for its network of local chapters across Amazon municipalities, integrating theology and spirituality, forest–water science (including “flying rivers”) and political advocacy tools. Convenings included Curillo (Sept. 23; 60+ leaders), San Vicente del Caguán (Sept. 26; 60+), Cartagena del Chairá (Sept. 24; 44), Puerto Rico/Bajo Riecito/La Soledad […]
