Cambodia’s Lower Sesan 2 Hydropower Station has a 2,900m-long fishway that flows through the woods downstream of the dam.
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Gender Equality and Strategic Development Goals in Cambodia
Open Development Cambodia has created two new content pages: “SDG 5 Gender equality” and “SDG 8 Decent work and economic growth”.
Protected status secured for Cambodia’s Stung Sen wetlands
But the site doesn’t just benefit wildlife. It also plays an important role in flood mitigation during the rainy season, holding up water that would otherwise inundate nearby settlements.
Villagers In Pursat Risk Losing Everything to Dam Development
“There is no comprehensive discussion over the compensation with the affected community. Only the company and government are involved.”
‘Mekong water level in Kratie set to decrease’
Observers expressed concern that the reduced water flow from the Chinese dam will increase the Mekong’s temperature in Kratie province, possibly resulting in the death of some species of fish.
Electricity Failure Leads to New Hydropower Projects in Cambodia
With the Mekong River flowing through the country, the hydropower will be the main source of energy accounting for more than 40 percent of total electricity generation.