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Narmada Bachao Andolan, India Berne Declaration, Switzerland
Independent Commission to Review World’s Dams Dam critics and proponents have agreed to work together to establish a top-level commission...
A Critique of "The World Bank’s Experience With Large Dams: A Preliminary Review Of Impacts"
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Given the importance of the debate over the development effectiveness and social and environmental impacts of large dams,...
World Bank Dam Evaluation "Seriously Deficient"
NGOs Demand Independent Review and Moratorium on World Bank Support of Large Dams Forty-nine non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from 21 countries...
Nam Theun 2 Stranded With No Buyer for Its Power
The future of the controversial Nam Theun 2 hydroelectric dam in Laos is increasingly uncertain after its sole customer, the...
Letter to World Bank on LHWP's second dam
This letter from International Rivers and Environmental Defense urges the Bank to ensure that social and environmental problems from the...
COMMENTS ON THE EPUPA DRAFT FEASIBILITY STUDY
The following is a brief review of some sections of the draft feasibility study (FS), focusing primarily on the Epupa...
Epupa Hydropower Scheme – Public Hearing
The following is a recent statement by the Himba community regarding their opposition to the Epupa Hydro Electric Scheme. Statement...
Striking Lesotho Dam Workers Killed by Police - NGOs Urge World Bank to Take Action
Five workers were shot dead and some 30 injured when police evicted striking workers from a Lesotho Highlands Water Project...
Consultant Reveals Financial Risks of Lao Dam: Nam Theun 2 Could Prove Liability for Lao Government
The Nam Theun 2 Dam in Laos is likely to cost significantly more and yield significantly lower revenues than claimed...
Making the Earth Rumble - The Lesotho–South African Water Connection
MAPELENG, LESOTHO — Small earthquakes have been rumbling in recent months through the Maluti Mountains in the small landlocked nation...