News from IFGR and the rivers of the world

The source of life and the lifeblood of our civilisations, water is a resource we must know how to preserve and share. A victim of climate change, it is also affected by pollution which involves rivers and oceans. 80% of ocean pollution is carried from the land by rivers and runoff, resulting in the discharge […]

Exploring the theme of rivers on a wider scale, beyond their sole uses as sources of energy, as waterways, and for irrigation. Being aware of their myriad facets in order to achieve sustainable results in a world become complex. Bernd Gundermann is convinced of their importance and invites us to understand rivers through a selection […]

IFGR gathered its members in Saint-Louis and Dakar (Senegal) for its 6th international meeting. The event was hosted by The Senegal River Development Organisation (OMVS) and dedicated to the development of the navigation, which is one of its priority and strategic objectives. Saint-Louis / Dakar le 09/04/2018 A basin management body that brings together Senegal, […]

IFGR gathered its members in Saint-Louis and Dakar (Senegal) for its 6th international meeting. The event was hosted by The Senegal River Development Organisation (OMVS) and dedicated to the development of the navigation, which is one of its priority and strategic objectives. Saint-Louis / Dakar le 09/04/2018 A basin management body that brings together Senegal, […]

This year the annual UN Climate Change Conference (COP23) will be held in Bonn, from 6 to 17 November. The Fiji Islands will hold the chair, a strong signal since this archipelago is vulnerable to climatic effects.

Find the latest news from the world's great rivers, including the Ganges, Yamuna River, Whanganui River, Murray-Darling River, Senegal River, St. Lawrence River and the Mekong Delta in Vietnam.