International Rivers | People, Water, Life
WEB5 days ago — International Rivers strengthens movements of communities and civil society at the forefront of defending rivers by: • Undertaking investigative research to generate robust data and evidence to inform policies and campaigns. • Remaining independent and fearless in campaigning to expose and resist destructive projects.
About - International Rivers
WEBWe are a global organization with headquarters in Oakland, California, and regional offices in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. We work with river-dependent and dam-affected communities to ensure their voices are heard and their rights are respected. We help to build well-resourced, active networks of civil society groups to demonstrate our ...
Resources - International Rivers
WEBFor nearly three decades, International Rivers has been at the forefront of research and communications on issues surrounding large dams and their impact on rivers and communities. Here you’ll find a library of our latest reports and publications, factsheets, multimedia resources, and tools for activists.
International Rivers celebrates the unprecedented victory in …
WEB23 hours ago — This week marked the removal of the last remnants of four large hydropower dams on the lower Klamath River. On the occasion of the community celebration taking place on October 5 in Yreka, California, International Rivers extends its heartfelt congratulations to the many groups that worked together to make this happen. The decades-long struggle to...
Issues - International Rivers
WEBIssues. Healthy rivers are critical to sustaining life on earth. They’re also at the nexus of the climate crisis and long-standing legacies of environmental injustice. As part of a global network of river defenders, we promote water, energy and food production systems that protect communities, regenerate river health, build social and ...
Water For All! Highlights from the 27th International Day of Action …
WEBApr 9, 2024 — On March 14th, people all over the world gathered to protect and celebrate rivers for the 27th annual International Day of Action for Rivers. This year, we recorded over 110 events in more than 40 countries with thousands of people celebrating their rivers, and uniting against dams, water diversions and pollution in multiple ways. You...
Reports & Publications - International Rivers
WEBReports & Publications. International Rivers regularly publishes and distributes print materials with the purpose of informing and educating the public about issues related to rivers. All of our materials are available for free, and can be downloaded from our website and reprinted without restriction. More Reports & Publications can be found on ...
Permanent River Protections - International Rivers
WEBOur Work to Support Permanent Protections for Rivers. That’s why we are working with local communities in Africa, Asia and Latin America to prioritize key rivers for permanent legal protection and restoration. We’re collaborating with legal experts to identify gaps in the law and crafting legislation to vibrant, healthy, free-flowing rivers.
Where We Work - International Rivers
WEBWe work to protect rivers and rights, and promote real solutions for meeting water, energy and flood management needs around the globe. Based on five continents, our staff work closely with a global network of river communities, dam-affected people, environmentalists, human rights advocates and experts to fight destructive …
Mekong - International Rivers
WEBAs it passes through China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam, the Mekong River bursts with color and life. Boasting one of the world’s most diverse and productive inland fisheries the Mekong supplies communities within the basin with up to 80% of their animal protein needs. It also provides fresh …