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The Mahaweli, meaning ‘Great Sandy River’, is the longest and most revered river in Sri Lanka. Over decades, the river has been exploited, choked, and dammed for energy and irrigation of crops. Dams have a massive impact on a river's ecosystems, permanently altering the shape of the river and displacing communities from their ancestral lands. Resettlement of communities, deforestation, and loss of endemic wildlife and plants are just some of the knock-on effects.
This photo series focuses on the central region of Sri Lanka and explores the paradox of hydropower dams to shed light on their hidden costs. The story follows the Mahaweli to examine the impact of dams and their downstream consequences on the environment, ecology, and communities that live along the river.
As the climate crisis intensifies, investing in clean sources of energy is critical. If we are to safeguard the free flowing rivers we have left and work towards a healthier future for our planet, we must ask important questions and find sustainable ways to co-exist in the future.
This project was selected as one of the five recipients for the Visura grant for visual journalists in 2023.
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FUTURES is a European Photography Platform that brings together the global photography community to support and nurture the professional development of emerging artists worldwide.

FUTURES curates exhibitions and programs, including talks, through our extensive network of top European curators and artists.

The FUTURES Residency Program provides selected emerging photographers with the time, space, and resources to develop new work, with a strong focus on the artistic process and research.

FUTURES annual publications feature in-depth articles, interviews and conversations with key players from the global community. Released alongside the annual exhibition, the publication showcases work by FUTURES artists alongside commissioned essays on some of the most compelling issues in contemporary photography.