After approving the Rogun dam this week, the @WorldBank plans to fund the Inga dam in Congo next.
Excellent piece by @jacqules today on the World Bank's return to funding megadams and what's at stake.
https://t.co/LU3Me8DnKl
World Bank must postpone decision on financing Rogun Dam in Tajikistan and assess alternatives https://t.co/anExMKRcPJ
@RightsinDevt@ceebankwatch@WorldBank
The @WorldBank plans to approve billions tomorrow for the flawed Rogun megadam in Tajikistan. In addition to displacing up to 60,000+ people, the Bank would be ignoring the devastating downstream impacts in violation of its policies. #megadams
"Despite the fact that some dams emit more greenhouse gases than fossil fuel power plants, dams are being promoted as climate-friendly projects and development banks are again heavily investing in them."
— #AJOpinion by Eugene Simonov & Manana Kochladze. https://t.co/M5BTxphKkc
"Despite the fact that some dams emit more greenhouse gases than fossil fuel power plants, dams are being promoted as climate-friendly projects and development banks are again heavily investing in them."
— #AJOpinion by Eugene Simonov & Manana Kochladze. https://t.co/M5BTxphKkc
“I have known Bach, Khanh, and Hong for the last 10 years. The world owes them a debt for their victory in helping move Vietnam away from coal [but] Vietnam can't meet its net zero commitment with its climate leaders in jail” @GerryArances_ during #NYCClimateWeek#StandWithBach
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Palabras de @BerthaZuniga1 , Coordinadora General del COPINH, en las puertas del Tribunal de Sentencia con Competencia Nacional en Criminalidad Organizada y Corrupción.
➡Este fallo demuestra la responsabilidad del proyecto Agua Zarca y sus dueños.
1/ International Rivers expresses its concern & solidarity over the unfolding tragedy in #Brazil, where a partial #dam collapsed after heavy rain at the 14 de Julho hydroelectric plant, unleashing a wall of water. Over 30 people have died & dozens missing.
https://t.co/dMl93GCriZ
Immensely proud & humbled to be nominated as next Special Rapporteur on the human right to a clean, healthy & sustainable environment
Honored to be the first woman & person from the Global South, on the mandate, and to follow amazing legacy from @JohnHKnox and @SREnvironment 🙌🏽
On International Women's Day, I feel honored to work with such a great organization. Find out more about how we work alongside such amazing women leaders to protect rivers.
🧵On Feb 2, #climate defender Bach declared a hunger strike from prison in #Vietnam.
He and fellow activist Hong will spend the Tet #Lunar#NewYear alone for speaking out against coal.
Watch this video to learn more & please share #StandwithBach#FreeHong
https://t.co/lqLs52na7W
Under international humanitarian law, war crimes by one side do not justify war crimes by the other. The duty to spare civilians as much as possible the hazards of war is absolute, not contingent on the behavior of opponents. I explain in the @Guardian: https://t.co/lMYT58IdYL
In the past days, International Rivers participated in Brazil's 2nd #RightsOfNature Forum, spotlighting the vital concept of 'Rights of Nature.' Endorsed by the UN, this event united diverse voices for a harmonious future. 🌿🌍 #ForumBrasileirodosDireitosdaNatureza
🧵The Chungthang #dam has been destroyed as a result of a #GLOF upstream on the #Teesta River in #Sikkim. 14 people have died and over 100 people missing. Our thoughts are w/ our partners and those who have lost or are missing loved ones.
Full statement ➡️
https://t.co/sySeSd9EwO
It seems that the Chungthang Dam (Teesta III Hydropower project) on the Teesta has been breached this morning.
Scary visuals floating around. Civilians and army personnel are missing. Lots of immediate assistance and long term re-thinking required. #Sikkim#Teesta#Rivers
“Because he spoke out, my husband is now serving 5 years in prison”
Many climate leaders that helped steer 🇻🇳 towards the net-zero policy, are now imprisoned -
Read this op-ed by Thao, wife of imprisoned Vietnamese #environmental lawyer Dang Dinh Bach.
https://t.co/YU8tZ2BQPf