Introduction In April 2026, International Rivers facilitated a site visit to the Kunene Region in Namibia where the Namibian ...
Introduction In April 2026, International Rivers facilitated a site visit to the Kunene Region in Namibia where the Namibian and Angolan governments are planning to construct the Baynes Hydropower ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Report Released One Week Prior to Anniversary of Climate Leader Mr. Dang Dinh Bach’s Imprisonment for Speaking Out Against Coal A new in-depth report about Vietnam’s Just Energy Transition Partnership ...
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 ...
As we celebrate International Women’s Day 2025, we highlight the critical role of women river defenders in shaping water governance across Asia and beyond. The world stands at a critical juncture in ...
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 ...
All over the world, women play a critical leadership and community role in providing, managing and safeguarding water resources. Yet too often, governments ignore women’s lives and perspectives when ...