Prof. Robert J. Naiman at the International Wild Rivers Science Symposium in Tirana © Becky Holladay

Presentations of the Wild River Science Symposium

Oct 29, 2019 /

Find here all presentations of the International Wild Rivers Science Symposium and the Wild Rivers Night! Renowned scientists from USA, Japan and many European countries discussed the state of the world’s wild rivers and stress the urgency to protect the last free-flowings.

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Scientists united for the protection of the Vjosa in Albania © Nick St. Oegger

Two days for wild river science in Albania

Oct 23, 2019 /

On October 18th and 19th, Albania became a hotspot of freshwater science. Renowned scientists from USA, Japan and many European countries participated in the Wild Rivers Science Symposium and the Wild Rivers Night on October 18th in Tirana. They spent the following day on boats paddling Europe`s last big intact river – the Vjosa. Two days that connected scientists and strengthen their efforts to save the last free flowing rivers.

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Manu Chao in Stara Planina!

Oct 23, 2019 /

Prominent support: After being approached by Stara Planina activists at a concert in Niš, reggae legend Manu Chao spontaneously visited Topli Do on the next day to play a song on the bridge and demonstrate his solidarity with the movement resisting hydropower projects in the region. We must stand together! Me gusta!

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A picture of solidarity: The "brave women of Kruščica" guarded their beloved river round the clock. © Andrew Burr

“Brave women of Kruščica” receive EuroNatur Award 2019

Oct 11, 2019 /

++ EuroNatur Award goes to dedicated river conservationists from Bosnia-Herzegovina ++ Dam boom threatens the last wild rivers of our continent ++ On October 10th, a delegation of the “Brave women of Kruščica” accepted the EuroNatur Award 2019 on the island of Mainau on Lake Constance.

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Ulrich Eichelmann says farewell to Hasankeyf, the drowning World Heritage Site. © Riverwatch

A farewell: My last visit in Hasankeyf

Oct 07, 2019 /

From September 10th to 13th I visited Hasankeyf in Turkey and the Tigris for the very last time. I said my goodbyes to residents, the river, the landscape. One of the most significant regions of humanity will be submerged, in the reservoir of the Ilisu dam. Even today, two weeks later, I can barely bring myself to put this into writing. It is literally incomprehensible.

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Mavrovo National Park in North Macedonia is a hotspot of biodiversity. Hydro power plants threaten this diversity. © Theresa Schiller

Another victory for free-flowing rivers inside Mavrovo National Park

Oct 04, 2019 /

In Mavrovo National Park, the construction permits for two small hydropower plants on the Zirovnicka River have been officially annulled, after the concession process for another project on the same river was cancelled in May. The decision was taken after a review request submitted by Front 21/42, our partner organization in North Macedonia, right after the investor announced the start of the construction.

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Save the Date: International Wild River Science Symposium and Wild Rivers Night

Sep 11, 2019 /

SAVE THE DATE: One day - two events for free rivers! We are pleased to announce the International Wild River Science Symposium and the Wild Rivers Night in Tirana/Albania on October 18th, 2019. The symposium will bring together renowned scientists from around the world. The symposium will end in an entertaining evening event with selected talks and live music.

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© Sandra Josovic

Reversal of subsidies for wind power in BiH prompts legal action

Sep 06, 2019 /

With the halting of the incentive scheme for wind farms in March, the destructive technology of small hydropower is now the only renewable source of energy receiving significant support in the Republika Srpska entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. While providing a minimal contribution to overall electricity generation, small hydropower causes enormous damage to Bosnia and Herzegovina’s communities, economy and unique biodiversity.

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