IRI Colombia launches new chapters in Bogotá and Putumayo’s Andean-Amazon Foothills
On June 13th, IRI Colombia officially launched its Bogotá chapter with an interfaith gathering focused on deforestation, water security, and the role of urban people and networks in Amazon conservation. The event brought together more than 70 religious leaders, academics, and policymakers in a landmark moment for IRI’s territorial engagement strategy. The academic agenda opened […]
Strategic meeting to strengthen the Peace with Nature project in the Colombian Amazon
In an atmosphere of constructive dialogue and cooperation, on November 5, IRI-Colombia met with prominent personalities from the ecumenical and environmental fields with the aim of exploring synergies and defining lines of joint action around the Peace with Nature project in the Colombian Amazon. The working breakfast was attended by Peter Prove, director of the […]
IRI Brazil participates in meeting of the Permanent Council of the National Conference of Bishops of Brazil (CNBB)
IRI Brazil participated in the 13th meeting of the Permanent Council of the National Conference of Bishops of Brazil (CNBB), held from 17-19 June. The event served as a critical opportunity for participants to reflect on issues related to the environment, the role of faith in combatting environmental issues, and the implications of the climate crisis […]
IRI Indonesia participates in Expert Meeting on Faith-Based Environmental Action
On 27 June, IRI Indonesia participated in the Expert Meeting on Faith-Based Environmental Action, convened by the PPIM UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, in collaboration with the Dutch government. The meeting sought to map the “Green Islam” movement in Indonesia and strengthen collaboration among religious groups and institutions towards sustainable environmental conservation. While the movement has grown since the 1980s, […]
IRI Brazil participates in 25th anniversary of National Policy on Environmental Education
IRI Brazil participated in the event commemorating the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the National Policy on Environmental Education (PNEA). As part of the Federal Senate’s Green June campaign, the event focused on raising awareness on the importance of environmental sustainability to combat climate change. Carlos Vicente, IRI Brazil National Facilitator, presented the work that […]
IRI Colombia launches “Friends of the Amazon” campaign on World Environment Day
As part of its efforts around World Environment Day, IRI Colombia launched the Friends of the Amazon campaign, which aims to increase recognition of the program as a national movement dedicated to the protection of the Amazon rainforest and the rights of the Indigenous Peoples.The campaign brings together other entities and campaigns that work toward the protection of the Amazon rainforest, […]
