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Conflicts and Water Issues
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Increase awareness around one of the world’s most precious
resources
and the challenges surrounding eight vitally important rivers.
Water is a precious resource and its value will constantly increase as time passes. Unfortunately,
many of the world rivers face daunting challenges and many countries are fighting over water rich
territories. Most conflicts and water issues involve Transboundary Rivers.
IIn an effort to increase awareness of these global water issues, photographer Franck Vogel has
created a multi-faceted photography project focusing on eight major rivers, each with its own specific
set of problems. In 2012 he started investigating on the Nile and its controversial Millennium Dam
project in Ethiopia. He then continued in 2013 with features on the Brahmaputra, between India and
China, followed by the Colorado and the Jordan rivers in 2015. The next expeditions will take place on
the Mekong, the Amazon, the Ganges and the Zambezi.
The images are displayed in exhibitions, magazines and websites ; featured in lectures given by Franck
Vogel (as he did at the Columbia University, the Earth Institute and COP22 in Marrakesh) and
published in books, including a two-volume set to be released in Sept 2016 and 2019 by Editions de
La Martinière in France and by other publishers worldwide.
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Featured Rivers
“Transboundary Rivers” features eight of the world’s most
important rivers and the issues affecting them.
1. The Nile - The longest river in Africa, has suffered a major water war between South and North Sudan and a new
Ethiopian dam will increase tensions in the region.
2. The BrahmapuTra - With little concern for environmental risks, China and India have engaged in a race to build
hydroelectric dams on the Brahmaputra and its tributaries in efforts to generate ever greater amounts of electricity.
3. The Colorado is the vital artery of the American Southwest but is also the only river in the world that no longer flows
into the ocean.
4. The JordaN has almost disappeared in recent years. Most of the water is diverted to irrigate agricultural land and
supply Israeli cities. Few rivers have given rise to conflicts like the Jordan.
5. The mekoNg is increasingly becoming an issue for the countries it flows through due to the controversial proposal to
construct nearly 30 dams, which would strongly affect fish migration, nurseries in Cambodia and the survival of its delta.
6. The ZamBeZi is facing pollution with the future open-pit copper mine in the Lower Zambezi National Park.
7. The gaNges is India’s most sacred river but also the most polluted. Millions of Hindus live from its water, bathing in TRANSBOUNDARY
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it, drinking it and finishing their lives on the riverbanks in Varanasi. At the same time companies continue to dump their
industrial waste into it.
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8. The amaZoN - The Xingu River National Park in the Amazon was created to protect the natural habitat of the 14 tribes
but local farmers are actively resisting the government’s efforts and are constantly searching for more exploitable land.
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Franck Vogel works as a freelance photojournalist specializing in social and environmental issues for the international
press (Paris Match, GEO, Stern, Le Monde diplomatique, NRC Weekblad, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, Discovery).
Since 2007, he has focused on the unique relationship between Man & Nature in an effort to illustrate that
it’s possible to live in harmony. In a world where the media only reports negative stories, Franck has decided to
bring hope. For example, his epic work about the Bishnoi community in India tells the story of some of the world’s
first environmentalists. This work has been published all over the globe, including in GEO magazine’s special 30th
anniversary issue in 2009, as well as photos showcased in Parisian Metro stations in 2011 and 2012 (15 million
visitors / first exhibition in France produced with eco-friendly vinyl and inks). In order to reach a wider
audience, Franck Vogel wrote and co-directed a documentary film entitled, Rajasthan, l’âme d’un prophète
(The Bishnois, India’s Eco-Warriors), which was broadcast June 11th 2011 on French TV. The film was awarded the
Phoenix d’Or 2011 and the 2013 Terre Sauvage Prize.
His work to denounce the Albino killings in Tanzania has been featured in magazines and exhibited
around the world (Rencontres d’Arles, Visa pour l’Image, Pingyao Photo Festival in China), and his book on
Albinos released in 2012 (Michel Lafon Publishing). His latest book Zeru, Zeru is available on blurb.com
Franck Vogel is currently focusing on global transboundary water conflicts and has completed stories on the Nile,
the Brahmaputra, the Colorado, the Jordan and the Mekong. Articles were subsequently published by GEO, Stern
and Le Monde diplomatique, and featured in lectures Vogel gave at Columbia University in partnership with the
Earth Institute and at COP22 in Marrakesh with Erik Orsenna, French Academician. BBC News interviewed him live
on the rivers’ project while visiting Singapore in 2016.
On October 4th, 2013, to reward his tireless efforts to promote the Bishnoi culture, Franck Vogel received
the highest honors from Bishnoi religious and political leaders at a ceremony at the Mukam Festival (India) TRANSBOUNDARY
attended by thousands of pilgrims.
Since 2011, Franck has been an ambassador for Green Cross, Mikhaïl Gorbatchev’s NGO for the environment.
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T alks on the P roject
N ew Y ork - Columbia University
COP22 - M arrakesh
S ingapore - Gardens by the Bay
Pavillon de l’Eau - P aris
Talk with E rik O rsenna
from the French Academy
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Exhibitions
THE COLORADO RIVER
P avillon de l ’E au in P aris
With Eau de Paris and the City of Paris
May 30, 2016 to March 31, 2017.
23,000 visitors
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G ardens by the B ay in S ingapour
WIth the French Embassy and VOILAH! Festival
Avril 15 to May 31, 2016.
400,000 visitors
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L argescale photo exhibitions “L es BISHNOIS“ in Paris Metro
Montparnasse station - 135m x 5m (April - June 2011)
Luxembourg RER station - 6 walls, each 16m x 6m (Dec 2011 - Aug 2012)
Over 15 million Visitors
First exhibition in France produced with eco-friendly vinyl and inks
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Ethiopia – Each Epiphany morning,
Lake Tana’s water is consecrated
by a priest and sprinkled over the
crowd. Some pilgrims wade into the
lake to symbolize their baptism.
From the series Nile Water Access, Another War
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Aerial view near the city of Jorhat, Assam,
India. The Brahmaputra River is 1800 miles long
and starts its journey high in the Himalayas near
Mt Kailash in Tibet. Before crossing the Indian
border, it changes to rapids – falling over 6500ft
in 125 miles - and continues into India, passing
the states of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, be-
fore reaching Bangladesh and the Indian Ocean.
From the series The Brahmaputra, New Indo-Chinese Hydroelectric Dam WarFRANCKVOGEL PHOTOJOURNALIST
35-year old Dulen Mili is fishing with a
traditional net near Modarguri village.
The net is oriented to catch fish going
upstream. Two families own the net: Mili
fishes in the morning, while Mungal Singh
Noro (42) takes his turn in the evening.
Each gets about 5-10 kg/day ($15-30).
From the series The Brahmaputra, New Indo-Chinese Hydroelectric Dam WarFRANCKVOGEL PHOTOJOURNALIST
Sunset on the Colorado River at the
end of the Grand Canyon near the
Navajo Bridge, Arizona. According to
scientists it took the Colorado River
about 20 million years to create the
Grand Canyon.
From the series The Colorado, The River That Doesn’t Reach The OceanFRANCKVOGEL PHOTOJOURNALIST
Colorado River Delta, Mexico. 10 years ago
the Colorado River stopped crossing the
Mexican border. The river no longer flows
through its delta and is prevented from
reaching the sea.
From the series The Colorado, The River That Doesn’t Reach The OceanFRANCKVOGEL PHOTOJOURNALIST
Press Coverage To Date
5 min live interview from the BBC studios in Singapore.
Audience: 400 million households.
Also: Bloomberg Businessweek, RTL, L’Obs, France Info TV, France Culture, La Vie, RFI, La Gazette de Drouot, Madame Figaro,
Canon, Corriere della Sera, Radio Télévision Suisse, We Demain, El Comercio, France Inter...FRANCKVOGEL PHOTOJOURNALIST
gold SPONSOR - BeNefiTs oVer 3 Years - 180K€
Joining Transboundary Rivers at the 180k€ level gives you title sponsorship in the project during 3 years. You
will maximize your company’s visibility across all Transboundary Rivers media and partner channels, and be an
instrumental part of changing our world.
Special Benefits include:
- Sponsor’s Logo on the back cover or inside the 2nd volume of the book for the public edition (2019).
- Special edition for Sponsor: 600 exclusive copies with sponsor’s logo on the 2nd volume front cover.
- Quote by the Company’s CEO in the opening pages of the book in Special edition.
- An in-house Exhibition and 2 event presentations per year by Franck for your company and employees.
- 160 photos to use in PR & Marketing (social networks) TRANSBOUNDARY RIVERS - La Martinière Publishing
Also:
- 160 signed prints (20x30 cm on Fine Art paper) A two-volume book set with each 264 pages - 12,4”x9,8”.
Vol 1 was released in Sept 2016, Vol 2 will be in 2019.
Plus 3 Exclusive Benefits:
Opportunity to organize
an incentive trip
with Franck on a selected
river. A royalty free photo to be used for advertising.
Photo workshop with Franck (10-20 p.)FRANCKVOGEL PHOTOJOURNALIST
SILVER SPONSOR - BENEFITS OVER 3 YEARS - 90K€
Become a committed partner by joining Transboundary Rivers at the 90K€ level gives you a high
degree of exposure in this influential project over the course of 3 years.
BeNefiTs iNClude:
- Exposure on Transboundary Rivers social media channels, website and at exhibitions, events and conferences
- 40 select photos for use in PR & Marketing (social networks)
- One event presentation by Franck for your company and employees
- An in-house Exhibition on the project
- 40 signed prints (20x30 cm on Fine Art paper) for your partners, clients...
- Partner's logo on each event and communication tools.
Special Benefits Associated with the Books Releases
A two-volume book set TRANSBOUNDARY RIVERS will be published by Editions de la Martinière (Sept 2016 and 2018)
- 200 copies for your best clients, top executives, employees and selected journalists
- Invitation to attend the official press conference
- Opportunity to organize a corporate book launch party
> Possibility to convert a part of sponsoring by purchasing signed and numbered prints for the company.FRANCKVOGEL PHOTOJOURNALIST
BroNZe SPONSOR - BeNefiTs oVer 3 Years - 30K€
Become a committed partner by joining Transboundary Rivers at the 30K€ level gives you an exposure
in this influential project over the course of 3 years.
BeNefiTs iNClude:
- Exposure on Transboundary Rivers social media channels, website and at exhibitions, events and
conferences
- 16 photos for use in PR & Marketing (social networks)
- One event presentation by Franck for your company and employees OR an in-house Exhibition
- 8 signed prints (20x30 cm on Fine Art paper) for your partners or clients
Special Benefits Associated with the Books Releases
A two-volume book set TRANSBOUNDARY RIVERS will be published by Editions de la Martinière (Sept 2016 and 2018)
- 100 copies for your best clients, top executives, employees and selected journalists
- Invitation to attend the official press conference
- Opportunity to organize a corporate book launch party
> Possibility to convert a part of sponsoring by purchasing signed and numbered prints for the company.
TRANSBOUNDARY RIVERS - La Martinière Publishing
A two-volume book set with each 256 pages - 12,4”x9,8”
First volume release date: Sept 2016 / 2nd volume in 2018.FRANCKVOGEL PHOTOJOURNALIST
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Ethiopie - En 2005, Abdou a vu l’eau monter sur
son village et ses champs lors de la construction
du barrage hydroélectrique sur la rivière Gibe. Pas
de dédommagement de l’état...
Extrait de la série L’eau du Nil, guerre ou partageFRANCKVOGEL PHOTOJOURNALIST
Soudan du Sud - Cette excavatrice
symbolise le début de 25 ans de
guerre qui aboutira à la naissance
du pays en 2011. Elle devait creuser
le canal de Jonglei et assécher une
région.
Extrait de la série L’eau du Nil, guerre ou partageFRANCKVOGEL PHOTOJOURNALIST
Soudan du Sud - Pêcheurs de
la tribu Mondare à côté de
Terekeka. Le Nil blanc, riche en
poissons, leur permet de nourrir
leur famille et de gagner leur vie
correctement.
Extrait de la série L’eau du Nil, guerre ou partageFRANCKVOGEL PHOTOJOURNALIST
Soudan du Sud - Pour éloigner les
moustiques du camp et des vaches,
ces jeunes Mondares allument des
feux de bouse séchée qui vont
donner une fumée blanche toute
la nuit.
Extrait de la série L’eau du Nil, guerre ou partageFRANCKVOGEL PHOTOJOURNALIST
Près de Pasighat en Arunachal Pradesh, la
collecte de pierres dans le lit du Brahmapoutre
- aussi connu sous le nom de Siang - est une
bonne source de revenues (les pierres sont
vendues 100 Rs/m3) en plus de la pêche et
de la collecte du bois flotté. Avec l’arrivée du
nouveau barrage (« Lower Siang Hydro Power
» - 2700 MW) sur le Brahmapoutre, il y aura
environ 30% de pierre en moins.
Extrait de la série Le Brahmapoutre - Nouvelle tension hydroélectrique entre l’Inde et la ChineFRANCKVOGEL PHOTOJOURNALIST
Yanur Hussein (27 ans) pêche
dans le Subansiri pour nourrir
sa famille mais l’érosion qui
menace son village (Singidoloni)
l’inquiète. En 2005, pour y remé-
dier, le gouvernement installa
des structures en béton censées
stopper l’érosion, mais sans trop
de succès.
Extrait de la série Le Brahmapoutre - Nouvelle tension hydroélectrique entre l’Inde et la ChineFRANCKVOGEL PHOTOJOURNALIST
Depuis 10 ans, le Colorado alimente moins le lac Powell
et il est facile de distinguer les traces blanches que les
indiens Navajos appellent “les marques de la baignoire”.
En janvier 2013, le lac a été à son niveau historiquement
le plus bas. Le barrage de Glen Canyon génère 1,3 million
kW et fournit de l’électricité à des millions de personnes,
ce qui fait aussi fluctuer le niveau du fleuve après le bar-
rage de plus de 30 cm par jour en fonction des besoins.
Extrait de la série Le Colorado - Le fleuve qui a perdu sa merFRANCKVOGEL PHOTOJOURNALIST
Brandt Cattle & Co est une exploitation familiale
depuis 1945 et la plus grande ferme d’élevage
de l’Imperial Valley en Californie. Longue de
3,2 km et large de 800 m, elle compte plus de
90 000 têtes de bétail élevés pour la viande.
Comme les autres fermes aux alentours, 90% de
leur eau provient du Colorado. Ils l’obtiennent
du All-American Canal qui assèche le Colorado à
la frontière mexicaine.
Extrait de la série Le Colorado - Le fleuve qui a perdu sa merFRANCKVOGEL PHOTOJOURNALIST
Dans la réserve Navajo de Teesto en Arizona,
Virgile Nez est triste de voir la terre s’assécher
d’avantage chaque jour et le projet de canalisa-
tion d’ eau provenant du Colorado constamment
reporté. Il y a de plus en plus de sable, les dunes
se déplacent et les routes disparaissent. Il essaie
de planter des arbustes du désert pour arrêter la
progression des dunes , mais ses efforts s’avèrent
inutiles.
Extrait de la série Le Colorado - Le fleuve qui a perdu sa merFRANCKVOGEL PHOTOJOURNALIST
“Humanity can live without oil, but without water nothing can exist...
The aim of this photographic project is to bear witness to a changing world in which Humans can transform their
destiny by preserving their most precious element: Water. The book, exhibitions and publications will serve as an
essential eye-opener in creating awareness. This is my project.”
Franck Vogel
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For more info, please contact :
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franck@franckvogel.com
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