MRC project to Improve fish-friendly irrigation, monitor agricultural land use and promote sustainable groundwater management.
Category: Mekong
Dead in the Water: New book tells real story of Nam Theun 2
This was supposed to be a better dam, and declared a success by the World Bank. I wasn’t.
Transboundary EIAs could reduce conflict over river projects
Ignoring cross border impacts of large infrastructure projects will spark conflict along rivers.
Southeast Asian forest loss much greater than expected, with negative implications for climate
The findings are important: they raise questions about assumptions made in global climate change projections as well as future environmental conditions in the region.
Lancang-Mekong media summit to be held in Laos
Taking place July 1-3, led by Lao Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism and China’s People’s Daily.
Project to boost conservation
MRC and JICA launch joint study on forest conservation and river basin management for environmental conservation in the Lower Mekong.
Lao Families Fear Getting Cheated by Developers of New SEZ in Champasak Province
Losing land to developers spending US$9 billion on 35 five-star hotels and casinos near the Mekong’s majestic Khone Falls.
Thailand Proposes New Fund for Southeast Asian Sub-Region
Because Bangkok is spearheading the fund, it will contribute seed money, Thai Premier said, without elaborating. Senior officials from the five nations would meet later this year to discuss details.
Laos Announces Another Controversial Dam on the Mekong
Laos notified the Mekong River Commission (MRC) last week of its intention to build a 770 megawatt dam at Pak Lay in Xayaburi province.
Thailand’s energy review ‘pauses’ Mekong dam
Will the delay to the Pak Beng dam in Laos on the Mekong lead to a wider review of hydropower plans on the river?