International Rivers was founded in 1985 by people working for social and environmental justice. We work to address destructive dams and their legacies in over 60 countries. Follow International Rivers’ timeline here illustrating key moments in the movement to protect rivers from destructive dams. Congratulations to all the Staff at International Rivers.
Wild River Dance Video Winners
Ian Elwood of International Rivers as had a busy week reviewing the ‘Wild River Dance’ video winners. Watch the videos here for the winners, losers and runners-up. Hysterical. Hats off to all the participants. Visit International Rivers
ASIA: Mistrust Lingers as China Confronts Thorny Mekong Issues
Analysis – By Johanna Son for IPS BANGKOK, Apr 6, 2010 (IPS) – Lost in the deluge of accusations that China’s dams are the culprit in the Mekong River’s unusually low levels is the fact that Beijing has actually become much less tightlipped about thorny issues with its neighbours than in the past. Some years [...]
World Rivers Review: Focus on Renewable Energy – March 2010
International Rivers annual World River Review is out! This years edition includes the following articles… Commentary: A tribute to Glenn Switkes, Amazon defender Making Waves: News and notes on the worldwide movement to protect rivers China: The world’s biggest energy user is fast becoming the world’s best energy saver Fast Facts: China’s ambitious renewable energy [...]
Ethiopia’s Newest Dam Suffers Tunnel Collapse Days After Inauguration
A critical water-passage tunnel in the newly inaugurated Gilgel Gibe 2 hydropower project in Ethiopia reportedly collapsed this week. With a price tag of 374 million Euros and a capacity of 420 megawatts, Gilgel Gibe 2 is currently Ethiopia’s biggest power plant. The project channels the water discharged from the Gilgel Gibe 1 Dam through [...]
Western Banks Violate Rights, Law in Lao Dam Deal
A new report from International Rivers and BankTrack illuminates us on international bank practises in Laos ANZ, BNP Paribas and KBC Investment in Theun-Hinboun Dam Violates Equator Principles and Lao Law The Theun-Hinboun Expansion Project involves a 65-meter high storage dam on the Nam Gnouang River and a doubling of capacity at the existing Theun-Hinboun [...]
A Good Week for Rivers
It’s been a bad week for dams – and a very good one for the world’s rivers writes Lori Pottinger of International Rivers for The Huffington Post. In Queensland, Australia, river protectors thrilled to the news today that their long fight to Save the Mary River from the ravages of a large dam is, finally, [...]
Three Gorges Dam: Through the Lens of the Artist
Fifteen years after construction started, the reservoir of the Three Gorges Dam will reach its final height in the next few days. After 1.3 million people have been displaced and up to $88 billion have been spent, it is time to take stock. International Rivers hosts a flurry of media including photography, video, painting, drawing [...]
