IRI Peru coalitions and high-profile convenings aim to keep illegal mining on the national agenda
IRI Peru strengthened collaboration with the Illegal Mining Observatory by joining its electoral strategy group and preparing for a March electoral dialogue on party proposals to confront illegal mining, hosted at the College of Engineers of Peru. Ten Amazon media outlets jointly issued a statement defending forests, life and freedom and committing to investigative coverage […]
IRI Colombia strengthens presence in Meta with training for religious and social leaders
On July 31, IRI Colombia held a full-day training in La Macarena (Meta), bringing together religious leaders and members of the local chapters of IRI La Macarena, IRI Alto Morrocoy, and IRI La Cristalina. The program combined theological reflection on care for creation with technical insights into regional biodiversity, ecosystem services, deforestation drivers, and tools […]
IRI Colombia launches new chapters in Bogotá and Putumayo’s Andean-Amazon Foothills
On June 13th, IRI Colombia officially launched its Bogotá chapter with an interfaith gathering focused on deforestation, water security, and the role of urban people and networks in Amazon conservation. The event brought together more than 70 religious leaders, academics, and policymakers in a landmark moment for IRI’s territorial engagement strategy. The academic agenda opened […]
