IRI Brazil expands awareness-raising efforts through “The Will of God” campaign
IRI Brazil developed five videos for The Will of God campaign, which seeks to raise awareness on the spiritual responsibility to care for the environment, based on sacred texts and traditions of different religions. Four videos highlight fundamental religious principles on human responsibility to care for the environment based on Evangelical faiths, while one video focuses on African-based […]
IRI DRC secures commitment of newly elected parliamentarians to support civil society contributions to land reform process
On 21 June, IRI DRC joined key environmental civil society organisations (CSOs) across DRC to meet with newly elected parliamentarians in Kinshasa to discuss land reforms and land use planning. The meeting was convened to present the civil society organization Contribution Note on the draft law amending Law No. 73-021 and to secure parliamentary support for the reform process. The meeting […]
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 […]
