Link to the statement in English, Russian, Ukrainian Ukraine Nature Conservation Group, International Rivers, and the undersigned organizations condemn the weaponization of the Kakhovka hydropower dam, whose destruction has precipitated the manmade disaster unfolding in Ukraine, the impacts of which will be experienced by the environment and people for generations to come. Dams must not be used as…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE | BRAZIL: More than 700 organizations release declaration against MP 1.154, an environmental setback and a weakening of regulatory bodies
Manifesto to Congress calls the changes “dismemberment of the environment” and calls on deputies and senators to reverse in plenary the setbacks approved yesterday Representatives of civil society organizations (CSOs) sent a manifesto signed by 790 organizations to the leaders of Brazil’s National Congress criticizing the substitute for Provisional Measure 1.154, which was approved this…
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PRESS RELEASE | UN Working Group Finds Imprisonment of Vietnamese Climate Leader, Dang Dinh Bach, Arbitrary and Calls for His “Immediate and Unconditional Release”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 19, 2023 MEDIA CONTACT: v4climateleaders@gmail.com International Coalition of Climate Justice and Human Rights Organizations to Launch Peaceful, Solidarity Hunger Strike Campaign with Bach May 24 – June 24 and Echo Call for Immediate Release from Prison The UN Human Rights Council Working Group on Arbitrary Detention just released an opinion regarding the…
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Statement | Regarding the Release of Vietnamese Climate Leader, Ms. Nguy Thi Khanh
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 15, 2023 MEDIA CONTACT: v4climateleaders@gmail.com On behalf of an international coalition of climate justice and human rights organizations, we are overjoyed by news of the early release from prison of Vietnam climate hero, Ms. Nguy Thi Khanh. Over the last 10 years, the internationally-renowned Goldman Environmental Prize winner worked with provincial…
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Indigenous leaders discuss rights and river protections at the Terra Livre Camp
By Flávio Montiel, International Rivers’ Brazil Manager Brasília, April 25, 2023 – 19 years ago, 300 indigenous leaders held the first Terra Livre Camp (ATL) in Brasilia. It was the first important step of national mobilization, which led to the creation of the Articulação dos Povos Indigenas do Brasil (APIB). This week in Brasilia, amongst…
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Financing Just Energy Transitions: the Importance of Ensuring Civic Space in Addressing the Climate Crisis
International Rivers’ Josh Klemm moderated the panel, “Financing Just Energy Transitions: the Importance of Ensuring Civic Space in Addressing the Climate Crisis” at the World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, DC on April 14. Read Josh Klemm’s opening remarks: Welcome to those in the room and joining online. Today’s event comes at an important moment….
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Indigenous leader and river defender, Mariluz Canaquiri Murayari, receives the 2023 Terre de Femmes International Award
The award recognizes women around the world who are working to preserve the planet. The theme this year is wetlands and natural areas at risk. Paris, France, April 11, 2023 – This evening, the city of Paris hosted the 2023 Terre de Femmes International Award ceremony. The theme of the 5th edition of the Terre…
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Rivers Unite Us! Highlights of the 26th Anniversary Day of Action for Rivers
By Bonnie Barclay, Global Communications Manager for International Rivers On March 14th for the 26th annual International Day of Action for Rivers, people all over the world gathered to protect and celebrate rivers. The International Day of Action Against Dams and For Rivers, Water and Life was adopted by the participants of the first international…
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Calling for bold and inclusive Water Action for rivers and rights at the UN Water Conference
By Bonnie Barclay, Global Communications Manager for International Rivers At last month’s UN Water Conference on March 22-24, International Rivers joined Indigenous leaders, civil society partners, and high-level public and private sector stakeholders to discuss key water-related issues and produce ambitious inclusive, and intersectional commitments and approaches that serve all. About the UN Water Conference…
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Pak Lay and Luang Prabang dam Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs): Who benefits?
By Pianporn Deetes and Gary Lee As media attention focused on the dissolution of the parliament to prepare for the upcoming national election, news that a Power Purchase Agreement with Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) was signed for the Pak Lay dam slipped by without making much of a ripple. Gulf Energy, a Thai…
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WATCH: International Rivers’ Monti Aguirre speaks about protecting rivers and human rights at UN Water Conference
Monti Aguirre, International Rivers’ Latin America Program Director spoke at the Informal Special Event – Reducing inequalities – implementing Human Rights about the harmful impacts dams have on human rights especially the rights of Indigenous Peoples. Watch here on International Rivers’ YouTube channel Read her full statement: “I am grateful to the organizers of this…
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