International Rivers | People, Water, Life
6 days ago · International Rivers is a global organization that defends the rights of river-dependent communities and advocates for free-flowing rivers. Rivers are the arteries of the earth, supporting biodiversity and livelihoods, but also facing threats from destructive projects.
About - International Rivers
International Rivers works with local communities to protect rivers and their rights from destructive projects. Learn about their mission, vision, history, staff, and regions.
Report | Rights of Rivers - International Rivers
The report examines how rivers and nature are granted legal rights in various countries as a response to environmental crises. It explores the case studies, approaches, and challenges of the Rights of Nature movement.
Resources - International Rivers
For 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. Ranging from videos to analytical reports, these collected resources will...
Rivers Are Key to Restoring the World’s Biodiversity
May 21, 2021 · Rivers are vital for conserving and sustaining wetlands, which house or provide breeding grounds for around 40 percent of Earth’s species. The article argues that protecting and restoring rivers and freshwater ecosystems is essential to reverse biodiversity loss and climate change, and proposes some policies and actions to achieve this goal.
Reports & Publications - International Rivers
International Rivers publishes and distributes free materials on issues related to rivers, such as dams, rights, and biodiversity. Browse reports and publications on topics such as women and rivers, free-flowing rivers, and business and human rights.
Mekong - International Rivers
The Mekong River is a major river system in Southeast Asia that flows through six countries and supports diverse ecosystems and livelihoods. Learn about the threats and challenges facing the Mekong River, and the campaigns and resources of International Rivers to protect it.
Asia - International Rivers
Jun 10, 2024 · Learn how International Rivers works with local communities to defend the Mekong, Salween, Indus and Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna rivers from dams, infrastructure and climate change. These rivers are vital for biodiversity, livelihoods and culture in Asia.
Mission, Vision & Strategy - International Rivers
Free-flowing rivers work like arteries, providing the world’s ecosystems with critical freshwater resources that sustain a higher biodiversity per square mile than almost any other ecosystem. Rivers are crucial to the food security, livelihoods, and cultural traditions of millions, especially indigenous and traditional peoples around the world. Yet …
Multimedia - International Rivers
Rivers for Recovery: Protecting Rivers and Rights Essential for a Just and Green Recovery. International Rivers, Rivers without Boundaries Coalition, Perangua, and leaders from the movement to defend rivers for an interactive webinar on the importance of rivers for a just and green recovery from the Covid pandemic, and to learn how you can help.