Drinkable Rivers, Swimmable Cities
Update: 2025-11-17
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In this episode, we meet activists and campaigners who believe rivers and nature should have legal rights – just like people. They walk rivers, swim in urban waterways, write books, work with communities, and even take governments to court. All with one goal: ensuring clean, healthy rivers and cities where people can swim safely.
Featuring:
- Matt Sykes – Co-Founder, Swimmable Cities
- Li An Phoa – Initiator, Drinkable Rivers
- Robert MacFarlane – Author
- Harpo ’t Hart – Artistic Director, Embassy of the North Sea
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