The China Dialogue web-site presented a warning against unleashed development of hydropower dams in Russia fueled by Chinese investment and thirst for energy. It is especially important evidence in the light of renewed desire of Russian President Putin to push for establishment of “Corporation for Development of the Russian Far …
The First Announcement The 8th International Conference “the Rivers of Siberia and the Far East” The Eighth International Conference “The Rivers of Siberia and the Far East” will be held on June 06–07, 2013 in Irkutsk, Russia near Lake Baikal. The Conference is dedicated to river conservation issues in Siberia and …
The Selenge (Selenga) River is the principal source of Baikal Lake responsible for 50% of water inflow, supply of most sediment , nutrients and pollutants. Most of Selenge River basin belongs to Mongolia and approximately half of its flow is formed there. Orkhon River, is the largest tributary to Selenge …
The International conference «The Rivers of Siberia and the Far East» traditionally brings together experts, government officials, public, science and business leaders to find balanced solutions to the river ecosystems’ problems. In 2012 the VIIth conference was held in the Russian Far East, in the City of Khabarovsk and we …
The story featured by the China Daily, that we bring to your attention is a reflection of traditional relationship between Chinese society and its rivers. It is about harnessing Songhua River and then trying to bring benefits to local communities from destroyed river. Story sounds good, it is about win-win …
From International Day against the large dams to the World Water Day a wave of actions in defense of the river Shilka initiated by WWF and local NGOs rolled through the Amur River basin from headwaters to the ocean. “EuroSibEnergo-En+”, the largest independent power producer in Russia, and China Yangtze …
