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As Consultant Distances Itself, Cracks Appear in Laos’ Portrayal of Xayaburi Dam
River ferry at one of the villages that would be affected by the dam. On July 16, the Lao government...
Examining Environmental Flows Critical for River Ecosystems in India
It’s no secret that in South Asia, dam building is on the rise. India alone has already constructed over 5,000...
World Heritage Committee Fails to Protect Lake Turkana
Lake Turkana fisherman. Photo: International Rivers Over a dozen World Heritage Sites threatened by planned or existing dams were reviewed...
World Heritage Committee Decisions in 2012
Fishing boat by Lake Turkana Below are summaries of all the decisions made on dam-threatened World Heritage Sites that were...
Agua Va! The Fight for Free-Flowing Rivers in Mexico
The most recent issue of La Jornada del Campo covers all things rivers; exploring the struggle for free-flowing rivers throughout...
China’s Xiaonanhai Dam Draws Ire from Scientists and NGOs
A dead sturgeon is found in the Yangtze River. Reuters 2011 This is a guest blog by International Rivers’ China...
The Belo Monte Dam: An Environmental Crime
Bianca Jagger, Sheyla Juruna, and other indigenous activists of the Amazon.Photo: Rainforest Foundation UK This article was originally published on...
Rivers May Lose Out in the "Green Economy"
The Congo River, at the Grand Inga site, from space. It’s an unenviable position to attempt to reconcile the interests...
The Story of Rivers in Rio
The story of rivers in Rio during the Rio+20 Earth Summit is an inspiring one. From the occupation of the...
Thank You for Helping to Protect World Heritage Rivers
Thanks to everyone who voted in our World Heritage photo contest and took action earlier this month. Not only do...