Sustainability Archives - International Rafting Federation

The sustainability of rafting. Measuring rafting as a sustainable activity.

Includes the conservation, protection and sustainable management of all aspects of rafting; and, links for sustainability projects.

Sustainability

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…

Sustainability, Guide / Safety, IRF

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…

Sustainability

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…

Development, Sustainability

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…

Development, Sustainability

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…

Youth, Development, IRF, Sustainability

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…

Sustainability

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…

Development, Racing, Sustainability, Youth

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…

Sustainability, Racing

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 ...…