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đź“Ł NEW: International Rivers publication gives an overview of ‘Green’ Hydrogen and the problems with the latest proposed #FalseSolution for climate: hydro-to-hydrogen schemes.
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Our Rivers, Our Water Future

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.

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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. 

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0 Destructive river projects delayed or stopped, resulting in millions of people retaining access to their traditional lands and livelihoods.
$ 0 B Funds (USD) channeled away from investment in destructive projects, toward sustainable and just alternatives.
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Vídeo | Webinário “Belém 2030: localizando os ODS no ambiente urbano”
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Vídeo | Webinário “Belém 2030: localizando os ODS no ambiente urbano”

Idealizado pela International Rivers, urbeOmnis e GT Infraestrutura, webinário “BelĂ©m 2030: localizando os ODS no ambiente urbano” reuniu especialistas e governantes aconteceu dia 19 de outubro, fazendo parte da programação do Circuito Urbano 2022, da ONU Habitat. Evento ao vivo contou com as participações de especialistas na regiĂŁo, como a professora Ana Cláudia Cardoso, da…

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Evento da ONU Habitat Brasil discute como município de Belém pode se tornar exemplo de cidade sustentável na Agenda 2030
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Evento da ONU Habitat Brasil discute como município de Belém pode se tornar exemplo de cidade sustentável na Agenda 2030

Idealizado pela International Rivers, urbeOmnis e GT Infraestrutura, webinário “BelĂ©m 2030: localizando os ODS no ambiente urbano” reunirá especialistas e governantes no dia 19 de outubro, Ă s 16h, e faz parte da programação do Circuito Urbano 2022 Click here for English version Brasil, 13 de outubro, 2022 – Na quarta-feira, 19 de outubro, Ă s 16h,…

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