Since 1985, International Rivers has been at the heart of the global movement to ensure river-dependent communities’ voices are heard and their rights are respected.
Rivers are the arteries of the earth, supporting the highest rate of biodiversity compared to any other ecosystem and providing for the livelihoods of millions of local, indigenous and traditional peoples. Rivers are also under extreme threat, with less than 10% of the world’s river basins protected.
International Rivers strengthens movements of communities and civil society at the forefront of defending rivers by:
• Undertaking investigative research to generate robust data and evidence to inform policies and campaigns.
• Remaining independent and fearless in campaigning to expose and resist destructive projects.
• Developing a vision that protects rivers and the communities that depend upon them.
Patricio “Pato” Segura (1972–2026) A voice for the rivers of Patagonia International Rivers mourns the loss of our friend and compañero, Patricio “Pato” Segura, journalist, environmental defender, and tireless voice for the rivers, communities, and territories of Patagonia. Pato played a fundamental role in the movement that stopped HidroAysén and protected the Baker and Pascua…
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Civil society says the bill would transform Colombia’s landmark river rights decisions into a national legal framework for protecting, restoring, and governing rivers. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 3, 2026 Bogotá, Colombia – Environmental and social organizations today welcomed the introduction in the Colombian Congress of a 20-article bill – PL 140-2026 – that seeks to…
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