I was born by the Magdalena River in Colombia, where I learned to swim as a child – back when I was still smaller than the bagre, the great catfish my family pulled from the water. Each year came la ...
Put simply, the Congolese people need power: More than 90% of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s citizens lack access to modern electricity. Yet for decades, their government has pursued the expensive ...
Peru – In a landmark decision in favor of rivers in Peru, the Mixed Court in the City of Nauta ruled that the Marañón River, one of the country’s most significant rivers and water sources and the ...
In September, International Rivers accompanied civil society partners and community leaders from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to meet with European policymakers and civil society ...
Today on the 27th International Day of Action for Rivers, international and local civil society organizations (CSOs) share the appeal they sent to the World Bank and 15 other financiers – members of ...
Not only does hydroelectric power fail to prevent catastrophic climate change, but it also renders countries more vulnerable to climate change while emitting significant amounts of methane, one of the ...
Free-flowing rivers are integral to supporting life on Earth. They bolster biodiversity, regulate the climate, provide fresh water, and sustain cultural traditions. However, destructive extractive and ...
A river’s journey not only sustains life, it also symbolizes the flow of people, cultures, and traditions. The protection of these precious waterways often requires the dedication of individuals who ...
The history of dams is riddled with tragic stories of displacement and blatant disregard for Indigenous groups, and the Jumma Peoples are no exception to that. Under the direction of United States and ...
2023 has been a remarkable year for rivers, thanks to our amazing staff, our partners, and ardent supporters and river champions like you. We have expanded the movement, connected people with decision ...
Today, International Rivers is releasing a map illustrating sites of struggle along the Mekong River where communities and allied civil society groups have been able to hold their ground ...
English, French and Portuguese versions of the guide can be found in the Safeguards and Standards section of the Capacity Building Tool Resources page. Development projects such as dams, roads, power ...
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