IRI Brazil premieres the virtual reality film Amazônia Forever at COP30 in Belém
On November 17th, IRI Brazil premiered the film Amazônia Forever as part of the program “Religious Leaders in Defense of Forests and Sustainable Development.”, in Belém, where COP30 is taking place. The event offered an immersive experience grounded in reflection, spirituality, and dialogue on the crucial role of religious traditions in responding to the urgent […]
IRI Peru launches “No Forest, No life” Campaign
Religious leaders, Indigenous Peoples representatives, and social organizations came together in Iquitos to launch the “Sin bosques, no hay vida” (“Without Forests, There Is No Life”) campaign — a call to action against deforestation and illegal mining threatening the Peruvian Amazon. The event united Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Muslim, Bahá’í, and Jewish communities with local Indigenous […]
IRI Brazil promotes agenda in Assis, São Paulo
IRI convened religious leaders, officials, and civil society in Assis for a three-part event: a lecture at the Independent Presbyterian Church, a screening of Amazônia Viva, and a City Forum on climate, rainforests, and public policy. The film sparked a grounded conversation on how drought, fires, and waste management intersect with daily life and local development. […]
IRI Brazil publishes Op-Ed in Comunhão Magazine
IRI Brazil has published a well-received op-ed on faith-based environmental leadership in the magazine Comunhão. The magazine has invited regular contributions going forward from IRI Brazil, which will help translate climate and rainforest stewardship into pastoral language and everyday practices in churches nationwide. Comunhão magazine is one of the largest Christian content platforms in Brazil, with […]
Iri Colombia advances strategic communications and campaigns, reaching over 2 million people
To awaken public consciousness and mobilize faith and citizenship, IRI Colombia launched a six-month radio campaign on more than 80 stations, including 14 Amazonian municipalities where local chapters operate. The broadcasts reached strategic stations such as Chairá Estéreo, La Voz de la Esperanza, Amazonía Estéreo, and Marandúa Stereo, carrying the message that the health of […]
IRI Colombia strengthens community leadership and citizen advocacy in Putumayo
In June, IRI Colombia carried out two major capacity-building workshops in Orito (June 19) and Puerto Leguízamo (June 25), training more than 220 religious, community, and Indigenous leaders from six local chapters across the department of Putumayo. The events combined spiritual reflection, scientific knowledge, and civic training to strengthen grassroots leadership for Amazon protection. Faith, […]
