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On the International Day of Action for Rivers, we recognize the efforts of Mekong communities who are working to protect and preserve the unique ecosystems and resources of the river. We stand in solidarity with communities along the...
Good news! In commemoration of the Day of Action for Rivers, we're making available, for free download, the documentary film Belo Monte: After the Flood, directed by award-winning...
Young activists are embracing river restoration in Iraq. Can saving the Tigris River and the Iraqi Marshes act as a force for peace in one of the world's most war-torn regions?
In many parts of the world, women and girls bear the burden of providing water to their families. But when it comes to decision-making around freshwater, they're usually excluded. Meet...
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Three rivers were recently granted "human" status by their governments. This conservation approach holds great promise -- but is it coming too late to save the Mekong?
A new study finds that reservoirs emit significant greenhouse gases planet-wide. Researchers urge that new hydropower projects not be christened with "green energy" label.
Kate Horner, Executive Director, says "We’re deeply concerned by reports of the deteriorating conditions at California’s Oroville Dam. We pray for the safety of all those affected."
Researcher Phil Fearnside explains how Brazil’s hydroelectric plans threaten its Paris climate commitments.
