IRI Indonesia contributes to training workshop on peatland conservation
IRI Indonesia participated in a training workshop on peatland conservation, organised by the Peatland and Mangrove Restoration Agency of the Republic of Indonesia (BRGM), in collaboration with the Indonesian Ulema Council’s (MUI) Environmental and Natural Resources Development Institute (LPLH & SDA MUI). The workshop sought to enhance the capacities of Islamic preachers in protecting peatland ecosystems and […]
IRI Colombia publishes opinion column in celebration of World Environment Day
In celebration of World Environment Day, IRI Colombia published the opinion column, Tears of a Giant: The Amazon Cries for its Future, written by Rev. Glora Ulloa from the World Council of Churches (WCC). The article which was published in El Espectador focuses on the phenomenon of “savannisation” that threatens the Amazon rainforest as a result of deforestation, as well […]
Amazônia Viva to be shown at the Paris 2024 Olympics
The Brazilian Agency for International Tourism Promotion (Embratur) has invited IRI Brazil to showcase the Amazônia Viva film at its booth during the Paris 2024 Olympics. Embratur, recognising the film’s widespread success and global acclaim, intends to leverage its influence to enhance Brazil’s tourism strategy. In 2023, IRI Brazil entered into a cooperation agreement with Embratur to support this initiative.
IRI DRC facilitates meeting with civil society actors on land use planning reforms
On 20 June, IRI DRC facilitated a meeting focused on land and land use planning reforms, which brought together seven representatives of Congo Watch, Support Centre for Sustainable Management of Tropical Forests (CAGDFT), and Geofirst Development. Chaired by Rev. Pastor Eric Nsenga, Secretary of the Office of the Justice, Peace, and Safeguarding of Creation Commission (CJPSC) and Coordinator of IRI […]
Congress approves three laws on protection of the environment
On World Environment Day, the President of Congress convened an Environmental Plenary to announce the approval of three laws related to the environment: i) law on the imposition of taxes for a healthy environment, which promotes private investment in environmental conservation, ii) law for the declaration of environmental emergency, and iii) law for the protection […]
IRI Indonesia conducts Social Media Journalism Training
IRI Indonesia, in partnership with the Peatland and Mangrove Restoration Agency of the Republic of Indonesia (BRGM), conducted a two-day “Innovative Social Media Journalism Training,” which enhanced environmental awareness among 34 journalists, public relations professionals, and faith actors. The training strengthened the capacities of journalists and religious communities in disseminating accurate and positive information about environmental conservation efforts, especially regarding mangroves […]
