International Rivers

After 12 years of pressure, the Vjosa River was finally declared protected by Albania's government in 2023, but again this area is facing a threat: illegal constructions for luxury tourism.

It's vital to ensure full protection of the Vjosa River from its source to the sea, preserving it as a free-flowing, wild river.

On this , we've joined 72 other NGOs in calling on Prime Minister Hun Manet to immediately free the Mother Nature Cambodia 5 — five young Cambodian environmental defenders sentenced to 6–8 years in prison for peacefully advocating to protect their environment.

Long Kunthea, Yim Leanghy, Thun Ratha, Phuon Keoraksmey, and Ly Chandaravuth were convicted without credible evidence. Their appeals hearing has been delayed with no new date set.

This is a failure of justice. Protecting the environment is not a crime. Their freedom cannot wait.

Our 2025 Annual Report is now available! 🌍

Inside this year’s report:
Landmark victories for river protection
Community-led movements shaping global policy
Indigenous and women river defenders leading change
Global advocacy challenging destructive mega-dam financing

Forty years united for rivers. And we’re just getting started.

Read the full Annual Report now: https://intlrv.rs/2025annualreport