On March 14, river defenders gathered for the 28th annual International Day of Action for Rivers. Participants united around ...

Mark’s relationship with the Stanislaus River and the influence of river defenders ultimately inspired the founding of ...

Increased mega-dams along the Biobío River fragment the river, disrupt its flow, and undermine the human rights of ...

International Rivers denounces the SLAPP ruling against Greenpeace and all attempts to silence those who speak out against ...

Today marks a historic confluence as we celebrate the first-ever World Glacier Day followed tomorrow by World Water Day. As communities worldwide celebrate our planet’s most precious resource, the ...

In 1985, a dedicated group of volunteers united around a shared vision to develop a worldwide network to protect rivers and promote just and sustainable energy options. Today, that movement is still ...

As we celebrate International Women’s Day 2025, we highlight the critical role of women river defenders in shaping water governance across Asia and beyond. The world stands at a critical juncture in ...

“The worldwide pace of large dam construction is so rapid that unless effective action is taken within the next decade, almost all the world’s major rivers will be dammed.” -International Dams ...

“They are afraid of us because we are not afraid.” –Berta Caceres. Today marks the ninth anniversary of the tragic assassination of our friend, Berta Caceres. She was gunned down in her home after ...