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International Day of Action for Rivers<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

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We are already gearing up for March 14th 2012, which will mark the 15th annual International Day of Action for Rivers.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Last year saw the largest celebration of our world\u2019s rivers by thousands of us who fight to keep them healthy and free flowing. Events took place in 36 countries – the broadest geographical participation in the last 14 years.<\/p>\n

The theme of creativity shone through last year\u2019s events. Around the world, from mountaintops to ocean shores, on many rivers and city streets in between, March 14th was filled with music, artwork, dancing and prayer.\u00a0With such incredible momentum from last year, we wanted to start thinking about goals, ideas and possible themes for the 2012 International Day of Action for Rivers.<\/p>\n

We would love to hear from you. Please post your ideas, possible themes, events that you are already planning, or anything you have to say!\u00a0If you have any questions, please post them on Facebook or email dayofaction@internationalrivers.org<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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P.S. To get you inspired take a look back at the last few years of the International Day of Action for Rivers, in pictures.<\/p>\n

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Greenwashing dams is high on the agenda<\/strong><\/span>
\n– \u00a0Activists Take on Greenwashing at the 6th World Water Forum<\/span><\/h4>\n

One corporate „solution“ on the agenda at this year’s meeting is the Hydropower Sustainability Assessment Protocol (HSAP)<\/strong>, a voluntary, non-binding scorecard that allows dam builders to greenwash the social and environmental performance of each other’s projects. HSAP is more about protecting the right to build large dams than protecting the rights of the millions of people who depend on rivers for their daily needs. HSAP does nothing to require developers to follow high social and environmental standards.<\/p>\n