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Double Threat on the Nu

Tuesday, June 21, 2011
The Nu River, known also as the Salween, starts at the Tibetan Plateau and flows through southwest China, Burma and Thailand, before emptying into the Andaman Sea. It is home to one of China's most biodiverse regions, a World Heritage Site, and provides sustenance for thousands of people downstream. Situated in a highly seismic region, the Nu River Valley has come under the additional threat of plans for a cascade of large dams on the mainstream. Double Threat on the Nu details the situation in this region.  Want to help spread the message about the threat to the Nu River Valle

Interview with Peter Bosshard and Katy Yan on Voice of America

Saturday, June 11, 2011
Voice of America interviews Peter Bosshard and Katy Yan about Three Gorges Dam and the lessons that can be drawn for the Nu River. In Chinese.

Video Compilado Manifestaciones

A compilation of videos and photos from around Chile during the April 26, 2011 national day of action against HidroAysén and for a Patagonia Sin Represas. Thanks to Patricio Segura of Aisén Reserva de Vida for making the compilation.

Brent Millikan on a New Brazilian Energy Strategy

AlertNet interviews Brent Millikan about his vision for a Brazilian energy sector, after a press conference in London with the indigenous delegation and Bianca Jagger about the proposed Belo Monte Dam.

A River Runs Through Us

Saturday, February 26, 2011
Official selection in seven film festivals! A River Runs Through Us is personal and hopeful introduction to one of the biggest threats facing our world's lifelines, as told by the people at the forefront of the global movement. Filmed at Rivers for Life 3 – a 2010 gathering of 350 river activists from 50 countries, which International Rivers helped organize in rural Mexico – this documentary touches on issues such as how climate change will affect rivers and dams; what happens to communities displaced by or living downstream of large dams; and what kinds of solutions exist that both prese

Farewell to Patrick McCully

This is the whimsical video that we played for Paddy's farewell party, it features highlights from his career and an awesome soundtrack. Enjoy!

International Rivers in Transition

In December 2010 we began the hiring process for an Executive Director, and we want to take a moment to thank you for all of your support over the years. We are excited for this new transition and look forward to having new leadership. Thanks for all of your dedication and hard work, Paddy!

International Day of Action to Cancel Zapotillo

US activists and Mexican nationals organized a protest at the Mexican consulate in San Francisco on November 10 to demand the cancellation of the Zapotillo Dam. Many of the protesters recently returned from Mexico and witnessed the illegal construction of the project. Thousands of people are participate in demonstrations on November 10 as part of an International Day of Action to Cancel the Zapotillo Dam. The Mexican government, in conjunction with the National and Jalisco State Water Commissions, has illegally started construction on the 105-meter El Zapotillo Dam. The dam, which

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