Fela Kuti’s music operates with the physical weight of a high-volume discharge. To understand “Water No Get Enemy,” we must see the river as essential infrastructure. Just as a current carves its channel through the landscape, Fela’s 4/4 drum patterns create a relentless, mechanical force. In 2026, we are finally realizing that we cannot legislate against the physics of water; the flow is indifferent to human ego.
Robert Macfarlane doesn’t hand you a pre-packaged truth; he challenges you to recognize the life that existed long before we tried to map it. From the Māori truths of the Whanganui to the silt and flow of the Magpie, this review looks at the persistence required to return our waterways to their rightful status as persons. It’s time to wake the law from a greedy dream.
Rivers are the plumbing of the planet. The International Day of Action for Rivers is the annual audit of this global infrastructure. Learn the mechanics of river health and the data behind the flow.
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.
