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Rivers are of immense importance geologically, biologically, historically and culturally. Although they contain only about 0.0001% of the total amount of water in the world at any given time, rivers are vital carriers of water and nutrients to areas all around the earth. source
World Rivers Review - 2012
2011 had much good news for rivers around the world – dams cancelled or postponed, peoples’ movements surging against the big-dam tide, greater attention to the risks of climate change – as well as a daunting amount of low points in the movement for rivers and rights. Catch up on river news from around the planet in this issue’s Year in Review.
International Rivers - an organisation
International Rivers protects rivers and defends the rights of communities that depend on them. We work to stop destructive dams and promote water and energy solutions for a just and sustainable world.
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Longest rivers of the world
|
River |
Length KM |
Length Miles |
Drainage area (km²) |
Average discharge (m³/s) |
Outflow |
|
Nile |
6,650 |
4,132 |
3,349,000 |
5,100 |
Mediterranean Sea |
|
Amazon |
6,400 |
3,976 |
6,915,000 |
219,000 |
Atlantic Ocean |
|
Yangtze (Chang Jiang) |
6,300 |
3,917 |
1,800,000 |
31,900 |
East China Sea |
|
Mississippi – Missouri |
6,275 |
3,902 |
2,980,000 |
16,200 |
Gulf of Mexico |
|
Río de la Plata – Paraná - Paranaíba |
6,170 |
3,830 |
4,144,000 |
22,000 |
Atlantic Ocean |
source : http://chartsbin.com/view/bhd
World Water Forum
Every three years since 1997, the World Water Forum mobilises creativity, innovation, competence and know-how in favour of water. So what do they do?
Rivers - Arteries of our planet
The steady flow of clean, fresh water is an essential element for vast ecosystems and the health and survival of billions of people.
Find lots of information on rivers, lakes and wetlands from the WWF pages
