IRI Peru convenes webinar on effects of the anti-forestry law passed by congress
IRI Peru convened the webinar, Effects of the Anti-Forestry Law Passed by Congress, on 3 April. The webinar brought together 33 members from its local chapters to reflect on the scope of Law 31973 passed by Congress that modifies the procedure for classifying land by its capacity for major use (CTCUM), which would allow the […]
IRI Indonesia facilitates workshop that integrates science and spirituality into environmental protection
On 3 April, IRI Indonesia, in partnership with the Directorate of Environmental Development Policy, Maritime Affairs, Natural Resources, and Nuclear Energy of the Indonesia National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) facilitated a workshop on “The Riches of Scientific Treasures and Spiritual Values in Environmental Protection.” The seminar focused on mitigation and adaptation strategies, enabling academics […]
IRI DRC participates in workshop on land reform
On 24 April, IRI DRC participated in a workshop organised by Congo Watch and the Renewed REDD Climate Working Group, which aimed to reinvigorate the Land Task Force. The organisers presented progress on land reform in relation to the objectives under CAFI’s Letter of Intent, established an action plan for 2024, and defined the next […]
IRI Brazil participates in 61st General Assembly of the National Conference of Bishops of Brazil (CNBB)
Carlos Vicente, IRI Brazil National Facilitator, participated in the Ecumenical and Interreligious Ceremony during the General Assembly of the National Conference of Bishops of Brazil (CNBB). During the ceremony, the National Facilitator presented the work IRI Brazil has carried out in terms of engaging and mobilizing religious and faith communities for the protection of rainforests […]
IRI Peru launches local chapter in district of Nieva
On 13 April, IRI Peru launched a local chapter in the district of Nieva, province of Condorcanqui, which is where the Awajun and Wampis peoples reside. A total of nine religious and Indigenous leaders make up leadership of the new local chapter. A key outcome of the launch event was the cultivation of the partnership […]
IRI Indonesia continues preparations for publication of guidelines on role of houses of worship in rainforest protection
IRI Indonesia has been developing six guideline books and six sermon books, with the support of 24 authors representing eight major religious traditions. The guideline books aim to provide an overview of how each religion articulates the significant role of places of worship in both environmental conservation and education for their respective communities, with a […]
