The battle for the Amazon’s future is playing out at its mouth. This vital ecosystem—home to Indigenous and Quilombola communities, a massive coral reef, and unique mangroves—is the target of Brazil’s state-owned oil company, Petrobras. The pursuit of a new multi-billion-barrel oil frontier clashes directly with the health of the world’s most critical river, testing Brazil’s climate promises and risking catastrophic, widespread environmental destruction.
When Jane Goodall first entered the rainforests of Gombe, she saw more than trees and chimps; she saw an entire, interconnected system. That same biological truth is mirrored perfectly by our planet’s rivers. They are the blue arteries of the Earth, delivering life from the mountains to the sea. In honor of Goodall’s enduring legacy, we explore how the principles of a healthy river—interconnectedness, resilience, and vitality—are the very principles she spent her lifetime championing, and why her passing serves as an urgent reminder of our duty to protect every drop.
Ever wondered what happens to the staggering amount of plastic pulled from our precious waterways? Discover the incredible journey of environmental activist Gary Bencheghib, who didn’t just clean a river, but sparked a revolution to transform polluting plastic into stunning design. Prepare to be inspired by the story behind Sungai Watch and the innovative mission of SUNGAI DESIGN.
On a recent River Mixer trip to Ghana, the powerful works of Ghanaian artist Enil Art were discovered. He uses his talent to expose environmental injustice, painting with the “tears” of the Pra River.
