IRI Indonesia participates in discussions on the MUI Fatwa on Climate Change Control Law and its application within faith-based movements to address climate change
In the dialogue on “Human Rights Aspects in the MUI Fatwa on Climate Change Control Law,” Dr. Dhahana Putra, Director General of Human Rights at the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, endorsed the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) Fatwa No. 86 of 2023 on the Law of Global Climate Change Control, stating that it aligns […]
IRI DRC participates in working group to assess the implementation measures of the draft law on Spatial Planning
IRI DRC took part in a meeting of the Civil Society Thematic Working Group 5 (WG5) on Spatial Planning. The meeting was organised by the CADGFT with the participation of 20 people, including representatives of state services from the Ministries of Territorial Planning, Land Affairs, Interior and Security, Agriculture and Environment and Sustainable Development; and […]
IRI Brazil expands reach on Amazon and the rights of Indigenous Peoples through Amazônia Viva film
IRI Brazil continues to expand the reach of its awareness-raising activities on the importance of preserving the Amazon and defending the rights of Indigenous Peoples. In one recent event, in partnership with the Legislative Assembly of the State of Acre (ALEAC), IRI Brazil held a screening of the film as part of the “ALEAC Leading […]
IRI Peru calls for the care of forests as a solution to Climate Change in the Diocesan Social Week
IRI Peru participated in the Diocesan Social Week, in which the diocese of Chosica brings together parish pastoral workers and social leaders to reflect on social issues of interest. In this Social Week, Laura Vargas, IRI Peru National Facilitator, gave a presentation on “Climate Change and Care for Forests,” which emphasised the urgency of caring […]
IRI Indonesia participates in focus group discussion on The Role of Islamic Social Finance and Technology in Disaster Risk Reduction
IRI Indonesia participated in the focus group discussion (FGD) on “The Role of Islamic Social Finance and Technology in Disaster Risk Reduction,” organised by the Lembaga Pemuliaan Lingkungan Hidup dan Sumber Daya Alam Majelis Ulama Indonesia (LPLH & SDA MUI) and the Djalaludin Pane Foundation (DPF). The discussion highlighted the role of mosques as disaster […]
IRI South Kivu secures commitment of religious leaders to address climate change
IRI South Kivu participated in a religious confessions workshop organised by environmental civil society groups in Uvira. Among the participants were 25 religious leaders, representatives of the State Environmental Services, and civil society. The workshop sought to unite interfaith leaders for the initiative, “Religion for Climate Justice,” to strengthen the capacities of religious leaders and […]
