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 ...

From providing fresh water and supporting biodiversity to regulating the climate and sustaining cultural traditions, healthy, free-flowing rivers have always been critical for people and the planet.

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 ...

Communities in the DRC are urging the World Bank not to fund the costly, potentially destructive Inga 3 mega-dam.

Today marks the ninth anniversary of the tragic assassination of our friend, Berta Caceres. She was gunned down in her home after multiple threats against her life. A Lenca-Honduran environmental ...

International Rivers celebrates 40 years of defending rivers and community rights. “The worldwide pace of large dam construction is so rapid that unless effective action is taken within the next ...