IRI Peru produces videos of religious leaders for COP27
IRI Peru helped coordinate and circulate a series of three videos with prominent religious leaders on forests and climate in advance of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP27). Cardinal Pedro Barreto, archbishop of Huancayo and president of REPAM and CEAMA, shared a video message about the role of authorities in making decisions […]
IRI Brazil publicly launches Virtual Reality film “Amazonia Viva” at Rio Innovation Week
The “Amazonia Viva” film, a 9-minute immersive experience into the heart of the Amazon’s Tapajós river region, was publicly launched from November 8th to 11th during Rio Innovation Week 2022. The film was exhibited in one of the main pavilions and seen by an audience of about one thousand (1000) people, receiving extraordinarily positive feedback […]
IRI Indonesia officially launches religious guidebooks and preaching books on forests
IRI Indonesia held an official launch event for its religious guidebooks and preaching books on forests, climate and the rights of indigenous peoples that were developed for the six Religious Councils in the country. More than 50 religious leaders participated in-person and more than 100 more participated online. Hard copies of the religious guidebooks and […]
IRI Brazil showcases virtual reality film “Amazonia Viva” at Norwegian Embassy, to members of Advisory Council and key partners
During 2022, IRI Brazil has worked to create a virtual reality film that creates a 9-minute immersive experience into the heart of the Amazon’s Tapajós river region. The film features Raquel Tupinambá, an indigenous leader from the Surucuá community that guides the viewers through this interactive journey and was scripted and directed by award-winning filmmaker […]
IRI-DRC launches new Chapter in South-Kivu, initiates first advocacy efforts with Provincial Government and for the protection of indigenous Pygmee peoples rights
From 17 to 20 October 2022, IRI DRC organized a launch event in South-Kivu, rallying religious leaders to commit to ending tropical deforestation and protecting indigenous peoples rights in the province. The launch included a training of 25 representatives, including 15 from religious denominations (Protestant, Catholic, Baha’i, Muslim, Kimbanguist and Church of the Revival), 7 […]
IRI DRC presents recommendations to Ministers gathered at COP27 preparatory meeting, call for greater ambition on forest protection
At a meeting of more than 60 governments and Environment Ministers gathered in Kinshasa for a preparatory meeting in advance of UNFCCC COP27, IRI DRC delivered a statement calling for greater global ambition and support around the protection of DRC’s forests. In a statement delivered by Monsineaur Donatien Nshole, Secretary General of the National Episcopal Conference […]
