NEWS

The Interfaith Rainforest Initiative and the G20 Interfaith Forum
The Interfaith Rainforest Initiative featured prominently in the discussions and recommendations of the G20 Interfaith Forum (2020). For the area of ‘Taking Common Action to

Training of Trainers delivered in IRI Indonesia for leaders from the country’s religious councils
In November, IRI Indonesia delivered a two-day training of the trainers event for leaders from Indonesia’s religious councils. There were 23 participants, with three appointed

IRI Peru launches local chapters in San Martín – IRI Moyobamba, IRI Bellavista and IRI Tarapoto
Between November 2nd and 6th, IRI Peru launched three new chapters in San Martín, a region of the country where forests face considerable threats. The virtual launch

IRI Colombia begins Phase 2 training for IRI-San Vicente del Caguán and IRI-Cartagena del Chairá
At two events, with the presence of more than 80 religious leaders, social and environmental leaders, and local authorities (mayors and councilors of the municipality), IRI

IRI Peru holds course for journalists on the protection of forests and the rights of indigenous peoples
On October 29th and 30th, IRI Peru held a workshop for journalists, with experts and Advisory Council members providing a briefing on the connections between forests,

Faith for Nature Conference
The historic Faith for Nature: Multi-Faith Action Conference successfully concluded on 8 October 2020 with the adoption of a declaration “Our Sacred Commitment”. The conference focused on