IRI-Colombia trained 131 leaders in La Arenosa
In partnership with the Reformed University Corporation, the Interreligious Initiative for Tropical Forests in Colombia conducted a training program for environmental engineering and theology students. The educational event, held on October 17 and 18 at the educational institution’s facilities in Barranquilla, included a series of discussions and conferences that addressed topics ranging from the relationship […]
Peace requires climate justice
On October 2, the Interreligious Initiative for Tropical Forests participated in the “Dialogue between church actors and the Special Jurisdiction for Peace on restorative sentences and sanctions,” convened by the JEP, Interchurch Dialogue for Peace (DiPaz Colombia), and the World Council of Churches. Through a dialogue between the magistrates of the Special Jurisdiction for Peace […]
Caring for nature, a key step towards peace
Organized by the Embassy of Finland in Colombia, the Interfaith Initiative for Tropical Forests participated in the meeting “The role of religious actors in peace in Colombia,” held on October 7 in Bogotá. “At IRI-Colombia, we have seen that peace is not built solely on agreements, but requires spiritual and ethical transformation. That is why […]
The Amazon,protagonist of COP30
Located in the heart of the Brazilian Amazon, from November 10 to 21, the city of Belém do Pará will host COP30, an event that places the Amazon rainforest at the epicenter of the global climate debate. We tell you everything you need to know about this important international meeting on climate change. Check out […]
Without forests there is no future: a commitment to life
IRI-Colombia and 15 allied organizations call for recognizing the essential role of tropical forests in the country’s water and climate security, and for uniting faith, conscience and action to protect the Amazon and guarantee water for future generations. “Today, 2 billion people live with water scarcity and 90% of natural disasters are related to it. […]
ETI, a historical debt to indigenous peoples and Amazonian forests
Indigenous Territorial Entities can be the bridge between the ancestral worldview and public policies, ensuring that the Amazon remains a territory of life. Three decades after their recognition, they remain an outstanding debt to indigenous peoples, which can define the future of this region. The Indigenous Territorial Entities (ETI) were recognized in the 1991 Constitution […]
