News from IFGR and the rivers of the world

I Adopt a Watercourse is a citizen science educational program that immerses participating students and citizens in water conservation. Its multiple components involve studying the natural environment to assess the overall health of the watercourse. This assessment leads to the implementation of actions to protect and conserve the natural diversity of these environments. I Adopt […]

Climate change is leading to increasing disastrous floods events globally. Comprehensive mapping of watercourses to accurately assess risk areas is therefore key; however, existing systems provide limited coverage and inadequate data, particularly for minor rivers. Backed by the EIC Accelerator Programme, Project WHYLD aims to address this issue via the development of an innovative and […]

The objective of the initiative led by the Garonne Study and Management Joint Syndicate is to implement actions related to the hydromorphology of the Garonne River, aiming to restore a functional ecological balance that is connected to the surrounding aquatic ecosystems. These aquatic ecosystems play a crucial role in regulating water resources, facilitating groundwater recharge, […]

“Les mots enfouis” (Buried Words) is a cultural association dedicated to highlighting oral archives with literary value, through a variety of formats (sound installations, live performances, poetry, museum exhibits, songs, etc.). It develops hybrid projects that bridge generations, combine diverse knowledge and skills, and are not limited to a specific format or geographical area. Its […]

The Rivers 2025 missions developed by Wings of the Ocean aim to better understand the role of rivers in transporting waste before it reaches the sea, by conducting field activities on the Garonne and Rhône rivers. This initiative is based on two regional missions: in the Gironde region (around the Garonne River and the Guâ […]

On behalf of IFGR, Pascal Bourdeaux, a specialist in religions and member of the association, spoke to propose several paths of methodological reflection on the theme “Thinking agroecology from the perspective of rivers”. Bordeaux le 16/11/2023 This speech placed to the fore the values dear to IFGR: multidisciplinary work, global vision, sharing knowledge, consultation. Pascal […]