IRI Brazil prepares for G-20 Interreligious Forum as a member of the National Consultative Commission
IRI Brazil became a member of the National Consultative Commission of the G-20 Interreligious Forum in Brazil, the IF-20. Carlos Vicente, IRI Brazil National Facilitator, attended his first meeting as a member of the Board this month. The possibility of holding an IF-20 event focused on climate issues in June 2024 in Manaus-AM is being […]
IRI Peru issues public statement in support of newly approved park ranger law
IRI Peru issued a public statement supporting the approval of the Park Ranger Law, which seeks to significantly improve the working and living conditions of park rangers in Peru. The newly approved law also recognises their important work in protecting biodiversity and the environment, granting them labor rights to improve their skills and safety.
IRI Indonesia hosted webinar on Cultural Heritage and Ecology on National Indigenous Peoples’ Day
On National Indigenous Peoples’ Day (HKMAN), IRI Indonesia hosted the webinar, “Cultural Heritage and Ecology: Indigenous Communities of the Archipelago in Rainforest Conservation Action,” which sought to address deforestation and explore the critical role of cultural heritage in environmental sustainability. The event was attended by a total of 20 religious leaders and academics, including the […]
IRI DRC strengthens cooperation with the Electoral Integrity and Mediation Commission
Reverend Matthieu Yela Bonketo, IRI DRC National Facilitator, had a working session with the Representative of the Electoral Integrity and Mediation Commission (CIME), which is committed to bringing together diverse religious denominations in the country. The discussion revolved around: (1) the mobilisation of CIME member structures around the Contribution Note to the Six Commitments of […]
IRI Colombia prepares for UNCBD COP 16 with the ‘Listen to the Amazon’ Alliance and the Territorial and Environmental Peace Group
IRI Colombia continues its partnership with the ‘Listen to the Amazon’ Alliance and the Territorial and Environmental Peace Group, this time with an aim to define lines of work and joint action to achieve more effective advocacy at UNCBD COP 16. In a recent meeting between the three institutions, the work plan was developed around […]
IRI Brazil secures screening of Amazônia Viva at meeting of Presidents of Supreme Courts of Justice of the G-20 countries and a permanent exhibit of Amazônia Viva at the Supreme Federal Court
Carlos Vicente, IRI Brazil National Facilitator, and Agnaldo Gomes, Director General of Religions for Peace Brazil, met with the Ms. Aline Rezende, Secretary General of the Supreme Federal Court (STF). After presenting Amazônia Viva and IRI Brazil’s work, Ms. Rezende invited the film to be presented at an upcoming meeting of the Group of Presidents […]
