
A practical guide to sustainability for rafters
There's a lot of talk about climate change and climate action - but what does it mean in practical terms for rafters? We have developed a short series of guides to support rafting operators, instructors, guides and recreational rafters in…

Save the Zambezi – Stop the Batoka Gorge Dam
Urgent effort is required to stop the Batoka Gorge dam on the Zambezi river. This world renowned stretch of river is planned to be dammed for the purported benefits of hydro-electric production. The International Rafting Federation is vehemently…

A global call to protect rivers and rights
International Rivers, Rivers without Boundaries and other partners are seeking our active support in a global call to protect rivers for a just and green recovery, at www.Rivers4Recovery.org - sign up!
Hydropower - the false "green" energy
This…

World Virtual Youth Festival closes on a high
As the world faced life changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, United Through Sports joined forces with over 100 organisations in 2020 to promote inclusion, equality, non-discrimination and peace for and with the youth of the world through the…

Call For Nominations – 2020 World Fair Play Awards
The International Fair Play Committee is calling for nominations for the 2020 World Fair Play Awards!The International Fair Play Committee's mission is to draw the attention of the world to the outstanding examples of fair play attitude and…

The IRF prepares for the UTS World Virtual Youth Festival 2020
The International Rafting Federation has joined forces with more than 80 organisations to unite on a digital platform for the UTS World Virtual Youth Festival 2020, which is under patronage of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), International…

More rafters = less river rubbish
Report from Daigo Shibata The Mitake Canyon is a beautiful river gorge located along the Tama River and is my “home river”. The canyon is located 90 minutes from the center of Tokyo and is famous for its many outdoor activities including…

Registration is open for Virtual Youth Festival
Its time for the Youth of the World to register for the UTS Virtual Youth Festival! Registration is open for a short period of time, so don't delay! The event, which is under patronage of the IOC, IPC and SOI, has brought together over 80…

Climate change in Arunachal Pradesh
In part two, we continue Natalia's adventures in northern India and discover more about how to take on climate change in Arunachal Pradesh. Read the earlier article here. Taking on climate change in Arunachal Pradesh
By Natalia Zenkova
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