Riverine People
YOUTH-LED SOLUTIONS
The River Olympiad is an annual event that brings together thousands of students across Bangladesh to contribute their ideas and efforts towards river conservation. It’s just one of many projects by Riverine People, a dynamic, youth-driven civil society movement that champions the protection, restoration, and sustainable management of rivers, estuaries, and inshore wetlands in Bangladesh.
Since 2010, this spirited activism group, founded by Sheikh Rokon, has helped to build a deep connection between communities and the waterways they rely on, using multiple approaches such as youth engagement, citizen science, and multi-stakeholder consultations. Operating across Bangladesh’s eight divisions and collaborating with top universities, Riverine People plays a pivotal role in building trans-boundary consensus for effective river basin management. By conducting research projects, water quality testing, and community engagement initiatives, Riverine People nurtures a strong sense of stewardship and responsibility for the waterways that sustain ecosystems and livelihoods. Learn more about Riverine People on its website and follow on Twitter and Facebook.

