IRI Peru holds electoral dialogues on forests with presidential and congressional candidates as part of the Pact for the Amazon
In recent weeks, three electoral dialogues have been held, one at the national level and two at the regional level (Ucayaliand Huánuco). The general theme of the electoral dialogues has been the “Use of the territory in the Amazon” (download below) and within this the defense and protection of forests and forest defenders and proposals for […]
IRI Peru makes media push on forest protection around the Presidential election
As part of the general elections in Peru, IRI Peru has carried out a strong public outreach strategy with mass media at the national and local levels, including radio, web platforms, newspapers and television. The electoral dialogues were broadcast widely on TV and radio, in cooperation with the Network of Broadcasters of the Vicariates of […]
IRI Colombia delivers trainings and 2021 action plans with all 36 local chapters
In the last several weeks, IRI Colombia has delivered training and capacity building workshops in all 36 local chapters across the country. Each training event included a workshop on deforestation and climate change and then the articulation of a local strategy and action plan, including commitments to activities like early childhood education on forest protection, […]
IRI Peru continues advocacy with Congress
IRI Peru continues to work through Congress on a number of fronts. In the Commission of Amazonian, Andean and Afro-American Peoples, Environment and Ecology (CPAAAAE), IRI Peru requested the organization of a Political Control meeting to SERFOR and MINAM to report on the situation of territorial concessions in the Amazon. As a result, a technical […]
IRI Indonesia delivers paperless and Love Forest campaigns
On 17 March, IRI Indonesia held a nation-wide “paperless campaign” with Muhammadiyah University Riau, which drew the participation of more than 200 people. Participants represented all Muhammadiyah Universities and colleges across Indonesia, and the proceedings included remarks from rectors and deans from several associated institutions. Riau was strategically selected as the site for the campaign, […]
IRI Indonesia launches provincial chapter in Riau, with training event on forests for religious leaders
On 16 March, IRI Indonesia launched its first provincial chapter, IRI Riau. The launch – which was covered extensively in the media – was attended by representatives of all religious organizations in the country, indigenous peoples, local governments officials, police and military officers, NGOs and academics, and was officiated by the Governor or Riau who […]
New animation video on IRI Peru
A new animation video has been developed that tells the story of the IRI Peru country program.
IRI DRC launches provincial chapter in Ituri, along with preparations for chapters in Equateur and North Kivu
IRI DRC has launched its first provincial chapter in Ituri. The two-day event included training workshops on (i) the importance of tropical forests in the fight against climate change and sustainable development; (ii) the leadership of indigenous peoples as custodians of tropical forests; (iii) the moral, ethical and spiritual basis of the importance of protecting […]
IRI Colombia leads formation of “Parliamentary Fronts”
IRI Colombia has started the process of forming departmental and regional “parliamentary fronts” that seek to influence the Municipal Councils of Putumayo (13), Caquetá (16), Guaviare (4), and Meta (29). IRI Colombia met with Municipal Councilors of Puerto Asis, with the intention of forming Parliamentary Fronts that bring together Councilors from the 13 municipalities of […]
IRI Indonesia prepares for launch of local chapters in Riau, East Kalimantan
In February, an IRI Indonesia delegation went on an inception mission to Riau in preparation for the launch of a local chapter in the province. The delegation met with the Governor of Riau, Mr. Syamsuar, as well as local religious leaders, NGOs and indigenous peoples’ representatives to outline the mission and mandate of IRI Indonesia and plans […]
