Bhutan is repeating India’s mistakes by building large-scale destructive dams. The country needs to improve transparency and open up space for public debate. Read more »
Dam building spoils Bhutan’s green image (2)
Dam building spoils Bhutan’s green image (1)
Bhutan is pushing aside its happiness philosophy in a rush to exploit hydropower, with little regard for the environmental and social costs. Read more »
Solar power transforms the lives of Indian villagers
A social enterprise is providing low cost solar power to some of the poorest households in northern India. Read more »
Cambodia proceeds with China-backed dam on Mekong tributary
Cambodia approves Lower Sesan 2 dam deemed most damaging to river ecosystems. Read more »
China gives green-light to new era of mega-dams
China will resurrect series of controversial hydropower dams in south-west China on rivers originating on the Tibetan Platea Read more »
A new NGO guide on Chinese dams around the world
A new guide published by International Rivers this week explains how NGOs can influence Chinese dam builders. Read more »
The impacts of dams on the fisheries of the Mekong
The impacts of dams on the fisheries of the Mekong：the state of knowledge series published by the Challenge Program on Water and Food. Read more »