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Josh Klemm

@JoshKlemm

Co-Director at @IntlRivers. @WashSpirit season ticket holder ⚽️

 Washington, DC
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Joined December 2011
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International Rivers celebrates Mariluz Canaquiri Murayari’s victory with the 2025 Goldman Environmental Prize! ✨ #GoldmanPrize2025 #MariluzCanaquiri #MarañónRiver #ProtectOurRivers #InternationalRivers #Peru #MaranonEsUnSerVivo #GoldmanPrize #TheDoingMakesTheDifference
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After approving the Rogun dam this week, the @WorldBank plans to fund the Inga dam in Congo next. Excellent piece by @jacqules today on the World Bank's return to funding megadams and what's at stake. e360.yale.edu/features/world…
In a Major Reversal, the World Bank Is Backing Mega Dams

In a Major Reversal, the World Bank Is Backing Mega Dams

Despite continued opposition, the World Bank has approved the first of five big dam projects expected to get its support in the coming months. Climate change has upped the need for renewable energy,...

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World Bank must postpone decision on financing Rogun Dam in Tajikistan and assess alternatives aljazeera.com/opinions/2024/… @RightsinDevt @ceebankwatch @WorldBank
The World Bank should reconsider its mega dam project in Tajikistan

The World Bank should reconsider its mega dam project in Tajikistan

Providing funding to a repressive regime to construct the ‘highest dam in the world’ is a recipe for disaster.

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The @WorldBank plans to approve billions tomorrow for the flawed Rogun megadam in Tajikistan. In addition to displacing up to 60,000+ people, the Bank would be ignoring the devastating downstream impacts in violation of its policies. #megadams
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@AJEnglish16 Dec 2024
"Despite the fact that some dams emit more greenhouse gases than fossil fuel power plants, dams are being promoted as climate-friendly projects and development banks are again heavily investing in them." — #AJOpinion by Eugene Simonov & Manana Kochladze. aje.io/4zyw17
The World Bank should reconsider its mega dam project in Tajikistan

The World Bank should reconsider its mega dam project in Tajikistan

Providing funding to a repressive regime to construct the ‘highest dam in the world’ is a recipe for disaster.

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"Despite the fact that some dams emit more greenhouse gases than fossil fuel power plants, dams are being promoted as climate-friendly projects and development banks are again heavily investing in them." — #AJOpinion by Eugene Simonov & Manana Kochladze. aje.io/4zyw17
The World Bank should reconsider its mega dam project in Tajikistan

The World Bank should reconsider its mega dam project in Tajikistan

Providing funding to a repressive regime to construct the ‘highest dam in the world’ is a recipe for disaster.

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“I have known Bach, Khanh, and Hong for the last 10 years. The world owes them a debt for their victory in helping move Vietnam away from coal [but] Vietnam can't meet its net zero commitment with its climate leaders in jail” @GerryArances_ during #NYCClimateWeek #StandWithBach
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COPINH@COPINHHONDURAS3 May 2024
(1/2) Palabras de @BerthaZuniga1 , Coordinadora General del COPINH, en las puertas del Tribunal de Sentencia con Competencia Nacional en Criminalidad Organizada y Corrupción. ➡Este fallo demuestra la responsabilidad del proyecto Agua Zarca y sus dueños.
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1/ International Rivers expresses its concern & solidarity over the unfolding tragedy in #Brazil, where a partial #dam collapsed after heavy rain at the 14 de Julho hydroelectric plant, unleashing a wall of water. Over 30 people have died & dozens missing. internationalrivers.org/news…
Statement | Dam collapse in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil - International Rivers %

Statement | Dam collapse in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil - International Rivers %

Português abaixo e aqui International Rivers expresses its concern and solidarity over the unfolding tragedy in southern Brazil, where a partial dam collapsed after torrential rainfall at the 14 de...

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Immensely proud & humbled to be nominated as next Special Rapporteur on the human right to a clean, healthy & sustainable environment Honored to be the first woman & person from the Global South, on the mandate, and to follow amazing legacy from @JohnHKnox and @SREnvironment 🙌🏽
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@UN_HRC5 Apr 2024
#HRC55 | The @UN Human Rights Council has appointed @astridpuentes Riaño (Mexico) as Special Rapporteur on the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment
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On International Women's Day, I feel honored to work with such a great organization. Find out more about how we work alongside such amazing women leaders to protect rivers.
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🌍This #InternationalWomensDay on March 8th, join us in celebrating the incredible women leaders protecting #rivers With unwavering determination, #WomenLeaders worldwide are breaking barriers to achieve environmental justice & #JustEnergyTransition solutions #IWD #WomenAndRivers
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🌍This #InternationalWomensDay on March 8th, join us in celebrating the incredible women leaders protecting #rivers With unwavering determination, #WomenLeaders worldwide are breaking barriers to achieve environmental justice & #JustEnergyTransition solutions #IWD #WomenAndRivers
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🧵On Feb 2, #climate defender Bach declared a hunger strike from prison in #Vietnam. He and fellow activist Hong will spend the Tet #Lunar #NewYear alone for speaking out against coal. Watch this video to learn more & please share #StandwithBach #FreeHong youtu.be/YqUgFVRPzfc?si=WGES…
Vietnamese Climate Defenders Honored During Têt

Vietnamese Climate Defenders Honored During Têt

On February 2, climate defender Dang Dinh Bach (“Bach”) declared a ...

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Silver Spring’s own Midge Purce 👏 @100Purcent
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@GothamFC12 Nov 2023
Come for the goal, stay for @100Purcent’s reaction. 🥹😤
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Kenneth Roth
@KenRoth13 Oct 2023
Under international humanitarian law, war crimes by one side do not justify war crimes by the other. The duty to spare civilians as much as possible the hazards of war is absolute, not contingent on the behavior of opponents. I explain in the @Guardian: theguardian.com/commentisfre…
The attack on Israel has been called a ‘9/11 moment’. Therein lies a cautionary tale | Kenneth Roth

The attack on Israel has been called a ‘9/11 moment’. Therein lies a cautionary tale | Kenneth Roth

If the Israeli government responds to this moment like George W Bush, it will soon follow the route of his government from global sympathy to global outrage

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In the past days, International Rivers participated in Brazil's 2nd #RightsOfNature Forum, spotlighting the vital concept of 'Rights of Nature.' Endorsed by the UN, this event united diverse voices for a harmonious future. 🌿🌍 #ForumBrasileirodosDireitosdaNatureza
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End of an amazing era for one of the greatest to ever play, Megan Rapinoe. Now let's get this dub, @WashSpirit!
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Terrible news of another dam disaster, this time a brand new $1.5bn, 1200 MW dam on the Teesta in India. Dams and climate change don’t mix
International Rivers (@intlrivers) profile pictureInternational Rivers@intlrivers5 Oct 2023
🧵The Chungthang #dam has been destroyed as a result of a #GLOF upstream on the #Teesta River in #Sikkim. 14 people have died and over 100 people missing. Our thoughts are w/ our partners and those who have lost or are missing loved ones. Full statement ➡️ internationalrivers.org/news…
STATEMENT | International Rivers statement on Teesta dam disaster in Sikkim - International Rivers

STATEMENT | International Rivers statement on Teesta dam disaster in Sikkim - International Rivers

We watch with grave concern the news that the Chungthang dam (also called Teesta III) has been destroyed as a result of torrential rains and a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) upstream on the...

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#Brazil expels illegal settlers from Indigenous lands in Amazon theguardian.com/world/2023/o… @ApibOficial @CoiabAmazonia @TenureFacility
Brazil expels illegal settlers from Indigenous lands in Amazon

Brazil expels illegal settlers from Indigenous lands in Amazon

Thousands affected as government vows to stamp out land grabs in protected areas

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It seems that the Chungthang Dam (Teesta III Hydropower project) on the Teesta has been breached this morning. Scary visuals floating around. Civilians and army personnel are missing. Lots of immediate assistance and long term re-thinking required. #Sikkim #Teesta #Rivers
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“Because he spoke out, my husband is now serving 5 years in prison” Many climate leaders that helped steer 🇻🇳 towards the net-zero policy, are now imprisoned - Read this op-ed by Thao, wife of imprisoned Vietnamese #environmental lawyer Dang Dinh Bach. asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/Viet…
Vietnam is betraying its 'Just Energy Transition Partnership'

Vietnam is betraying its 'Just Energy Transition Partnership'

Environmental activists who campaigned for net zero are languishing in prison

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