IRI DRC meets with Director General of Congolese Institute for Nature Conservation
The National Facilitator of IRI DRC held a working session with the Director General of the Congolese Institute for Nature Conservation to present IRI DRC, explore mechanisms for collaboration with religious leaders, and to discuss the strategies to secure commitments to protect forests from the Head of State of the Democratic Republic of Congo. During […]
IRI Colombia publishes two opinion columns in a major national newspaper
IRI Colombia published two opinion columns in a major national newspaper, El Espectador. The columns addressed the seriousness of the fire season that affected the country during January, as well as the relevance of formulating Territorial Development Plans with an Amazonian environmental approach and promoting participatory planning spaces such as the Territorial Planning Councils, where […]
IRI Brazil state chapter in Acre meets to set actions for the year
The IRI Acre chapter met with the IRI Brazil national team on February 3rd to initiate planning of activities for the year. Two priorities were defined: 1) expanding awareness-raising and training activities for religious leaders; and 2) carrying out the second edition of the campaign to reduce forest fires and deforestation. Mobilizing and motivating the […]
IRI Marañón provides input into Local Environmental Commission, forest protection measures
The Environmental Commission of the district of Imaza sent a Draft Municipal Ordinance for the Environmental Management of the district to the IRI Marañón for consultation. The document was sent for consultation to Cristina del Águila, an expert in municipal issues and IRI Peru’s focal point on these issues. After the analysis, the document was […]
IRI Indonesia delivers webinar, “Rainforest Guardians”
IRI Indonesia led a webinar on February 28th titled “Rainforest Guardians” that facilitated collaboration between religious leaders, environmental activists, and academics to safeguard tropical forests in North Maluku. The lead speakers were Adam Basirun and Aceh by Dr. Delfi Suganda, both prominent figures in their respective fields of religion, activism, and academia. Throughout the event, […]
IRI DRC participates in convening of national consultation for Institute of the New Climate Economy for the Congo Basin, advances work to secure forest commitment
On February 1st, IRI DRC took part in a national consultation in Kinshasa at the Palace of the Nation on a new Institute of the New Climate Economy for the Congo Basin. The meeting was chaired by the Advisor to the Head of State on Climate Matters. Several stakeholders took part in the meeting, including […]
