Rivers without Boundaries

Next Dam(n) Lesson for the World Bank: People Saved the Bisri Valley in Lebanon

The World Bank said it had canceled $244 million in undisbursed funds for the Bisri Dam project in Lebanon. In a statement, the World Bank said it had notified the Lebanese government about its decision, which takes effect immediately. It said it has also repeatedly underscored the need for “an …

Want some hydropower? It does not come cheap!!!

International Renewable Energy Agency published RE costs data for 2019. Hydropower’s share of global renewable energy capacity fell from 76% (925 GW) in 2010 to just under 47% in 2019. Global installed hydropower capacity (excluding pumped hydro) was 1 189 GW at the end of 2019. It is the only …

Monuments of Hasankeyf Deteriorating, Local People Lose Income with the Filling of Ilisu Dam

By:Initiative to Keep Hasankeyf Alive 1 September 2020 In past years, the ancient city of Hasankeyf attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, offering them the chance to explore the traces of more than 20 civilizations that contributed to the city’s cultural heritage. Hasankeyf – with a history spanning …

Ministry of Energy Drops Mokskaya Hydro as a Power Supply Option for Baikal-Amur Railroad

Lena is one the 10 greatest rivers of the world, and its basin is the least affected by hydropower dams and other water infrastructure. So far only one major tributary – the Viluy river has two dams (one of those unfinished due to lack of demand for energy). During several …

Main Chinese actors should not shy away from dialogue with local civil society in BRI countries

Dear China, it’s time to talk!!! Despite saying it takes multilateral cooperation seriously, China has not yet responded to civil society concerns in Latin America At the end of April, 263 civil society groups from around the world sent a letter to the heads of various Chinese institutions about financial …