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IRF Signs on to the Sports for Nature Framework

The International Rafting Federation is delighted to announce that we have recently joined 54 other signatory sports organizations to support the Sport for Nature Framework. The Framework was developed as a collaborative effort between the following organizations: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP),

31 March 2024

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Sustainable Raft Racing in Indonesia: A Model

During the 2015 World Rafting Championships on the Citarik River in Indonesia, Rafael Gallo, one of the founders of the IRF and former IRF President, included time during the event for competitors and volunteers to plant trees. This action also planted a seed in Amalia Yunita (Yuni), Acting Chairperson of the Indonesian Rafting Federation. This

19 February 2024

Nepal earthquake forces postponement of ‘The Great Karnali Quest 2023’

The recent devastating earthquake in Nepal that occurred on 3 November has unfortunately forced the postponement of the Great Karnali Quest 2023. The IRF family is extremely saddened by the news of this horrible tragedy, and our heartfelt condolences are extended to the Nepalese people who have lost their homes and loved ones. Please see

7 November 2023

Dear Rafting friends! Greetings again from The Great Karnali Quest!! In celebration of World Tourism Month, we’re thrilled to reveal an extraordinary deal – a massive discount on our registration fee to 450 $ but act fast, it won’t last long! Secure the team’s spot now for a chance to be part of history in the

4 October 2023

Another call – Help save the Karnali while racing on it for 5 days!

To all our dear Rafting friends – in case you didn’t saw yet, we got the invitation for this amazing event! We’re inviting you all again to help save the Karnali while racing on it for 5 days! The Mission “The Great Karnali Quest – sacred river corridor raft race is on, in order to

28 August 2023

Help save the Karnali while racing on it for 5 days!

Dear Rafting Friends, we got the invitation for this amazing event! Would like to use this opportunity to invite you all to help save the Karnali while racing on it for 5 days! Below you can find all the info! The Mission “The Great Karnali Quest – sacred river corridor raft race is on, in

7 July 2023

Presented Work of the Sustainability Committee of the International Rafting Federation

An expert forum entitled „Recreational programs in the function of health“ organized by the Association „Sport for All“, Belgrade, under the auspices of the „City Secretariat for Sports“, was successfully held on Friday, March 10, according to the presented program. Several interesting lectures from a wide range of sports, recreation and physical education were held

22 March 2023

Sustainability in Rafting webinars – RECAP

If we want to live in a healthier and cleaner world, we have to unite and work hard together. Our great rafting friend helped us with that! He organized 2 webinars for us that absolutely everyone could attend.. In these 2 webinars, the IRF together with Jean-Claude Razel suggests we pause for a moment to think

29 November 2022

IRF invites you to Sustainability in Rafting webinars

Sustainability in rafting is a high priority for the IRF. In 2019 we joined the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’s (UNFCCC) Sports for Climate Action initiative as a signatory to the Sports for Climate Action Framework. We know that it is a priority for many of you as well. To increase your knowledge

27 October 2022

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