LetterstotheRiver
Rivers serve as lifelines for ecosystems, communities, and cultures around the world. Today, an estimated 2 billion people rely directly on rivers for their drinking water, and one in fourteen people live on deltas nourished by river-borne sediment.
Rivers also hold profound cultural and spiritual significance, shaping traditions and identities. Yet today, they face growing threats from pollution, dams, and climate change — putting both human livelihoods and biodiversity at risk.
‘Letters to the River‘ amplifies the voices of youth as they express their admiration, concerns, and hopes for these vital ecosystems.
Their letters remind us of the urgent need to protect and restore rivers, securing a sustainable future where people and nature can thrive together.
