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Independent Technical Review: NT2 Agriculture and Livestock Development Plan
IRN and Environmental Defense commissioned an independent review of the Nam Theun 2 Social Development Plan’s (SDP) program for agricultural...
World Bank, ADB Appeal for Blind Faith While Turning Back on Problems With Lao Dams
Over the last month, the World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB) laid out their case for why the international...
Tropical Hydro is a Significant Source of Greenhouse Gases: A Response to the International Hydropower Association
The International Hydropower Association released a four–page document entitled “Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Reservoirs” at the UN climate convention negotiations...
The Forgotten Victims of the Nam Leuk Dam in Laos
Villagers living downstream of Nam Leuk Dam continue to suffer loss of fisheries and water quality problems as a result...
NGO Letter to German Environment and Development Ministers
To: Minister Jürgen Tritten Federal Minister for Environment, Nature Protection and Nuclear Safety Ms. Heidemarie Wieczorek–Zeul Federal Minister for Development...
A Preliminary Review of the Impact of Dam Reservoirs on Carbon Cycling
Abstract The International Hydropower Association (IHA) asserts that hydropower has a very low, or even positive impact on climate change...
The World Bank’s International Technical Workshops on Nam Theun 2: Civil Society Summary
In late August 2004, the World Bank launched its international “technical workshops” with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Nam Theun...
Letter to Asian Development Bank Executive Directors Concerning Nam Leuk OED Findings
Letter from IRN to ADB Executive Directors detailing the findings of the OED Project Performance Audit Report on Nam Leuk...
12 Reasons to Exclude Large Hydro from Renewables Initiatives
Eradicating poverty and reducing global warming are two of the biggest challenges facing the world in the 21st century. The...
International Rivers Comments on Proposed CDM Methodology for Bayano Large Hydro Expansion (Panama)
International Rivers Comments on CDM Methodology NM0043 Proposed for Bayano Hydroelectric Expansion and Upgrade Project, Panama Submitted to CDM...