#rivers News
Bangladesh and India need to talk about sharing water on two major rivers, the Teesta and Ganges. But experts on both sides say much depends on political consensus and the right atmosphere for negotiations.
The Brazilian city of Belém will welcome the world at next year’s UN climate summit, but faces a race to be ready. Its residents are calling for a lasting legacy and investment.
Problematic switches to shrimp farming in areas of rising salinity in India and Bangladesh underline the need for political reform.
The large fish of the Mekong, some of which are revered in local cultures, face dire consequences without urgent action.
#rivers Opinion
Long a source of tension with its neighbours, China’s transboundary rivers are opening opportunities for regional cooperation.
Despite being on other sides of the planet, Jakarta and Iowa are staring down similar issues around water hygiene and supply.
The new global treaty to end plastic pollution should consider support for on-the-ground initiatives that remove and recycle waste. A disconnect between international plans and local realities can thwart progress and breed cynicism.
Policy & Finance
My country needs climate finance now to face difficult years ahead
Bangladesh needs international support to protect its people from worsening climate change impacts and build out renewable energy.
Policy & Finance
Could we sue Mother Earth for storm damage?
#rivers Videos
Narrated by renowned environmentalist David Attenborough, Netflix's latest documentary series is a stunning insight into the world of animals and an urgent plea to protect their fast disappearing habitats.
After China banned waste imports, Malaysia has taken up the slack with worrying consequences, a Greenpeace investigation has found. Much of Malaysia's imported trash—most of which comes from the US, UK and Japan—is not recycled, but dumped or burned.
The city of Christchurch, New Zealand offers a symbol of hope to many cities experiencing natural disasters, as captured in this 50-minute documentary.
#rivers Press Releases
SAVE Rivers Network
Upper Baram Forest Area set to launch
Media Generation
Brand new event InterFLOOD Asia set for Singapore debut
#rivers Research
Singapore International Water Week
SIWW 2018 Blue Paper: What will drive the next era of water management?
Eco-Business
Flood Controls in Southeast Asia
