How Hydroelectric Projects Benefit Corporations–at the Expense of People and the Planet. Today is World Water Day, an opportunity to honor the human right to water. As billions of people [...]
The Myaung Pyo River in Dawei, Myanmar once ran along the outskirts of the Heinda tin mine. Communities nearby relied on the river for drinking and irrigation water. But as the Heinda mine grew, [...]
By Thanakrit Thongfa* Photos: Thanakrit Thongfa In Mondul Yorn village, Cambodia, there is no electricity and no internet. There are two ways to get into the village: the main one is by boat, via [...]
Across the globe, activists are fighting to keep our rivers free-flowing and to protect their homes. These earth rights defenders stand up for their communities and their water – for the [...]
A team of campaigners and lawyers from EarthRights International joined indigenous Karen communities on the Salween again this year to celebrate the International Day of Actions for Rivers on [...]
For the past week, we’ve put a spotlight on our world’s waterways to celebrate International Day of Action for Rivers. Threatened by dams and pollution, we have a responsibility to [...]
The Beni River flows through the Bolivian Amazon, a bloodline for indigenous communities, rare species, and old-growth forests. Madid National Park, one of the most biodiverse places on earth, is [...]
Thailand’s National Energy Reform Committee has just announced a plan to reform the country’s energy production and consumption by promoting renewable energy and good governance in the energy [...]
From the Amazon to the Mekong, our rivers are threatened by hydro-power, pollution, and contamination. Mega-projects like dams often fail to properly mitigate environmental impacts or maximise [...]