China welcomes constructive suggestions from countries outside the region on the development and utilization of water resources by countries in the region. But we firmly oppose malicious moves to drive a wedge between us.”
Category: Mekong
Chinese dams under U.S. scrutiny in Mekong rivalry
A U.S.-funded project using satellites to track and publish water levels at Chinese dams on the Mekong river was announced on Monday, adding to the superpowers’ rivalry in Southeast Asia.
ASEAN Urged to Treat the Environment as a Human Rights Issue
Southeast Asian countries rank among the worst in the world for forest loss, climate-related disasters, and air pollution.
Newly thought out strategy for the Mekong
“We have made it clear that we are committed to addressing the mounting challenges facing the basin and to bringing about responsible developments that further improve living standards for the poor,”
A New Day for the Mekong: Launch of the Mekong Dam Monitor
Webinar to launch Mekong Dam Monitor, a public resource which uses remote sensing and satellite imagery to provide near-real time reporting.
ACMECS Summit leaders to create development fund
Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy (ACMECS) Summit,
Regional summits to create environment for sustainable development
Only solidarity and cooperation would help Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam (CLMV) overcome difficulties and build a CLMV region of dynamism, prosperity and sustainable development, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said on December 9.
Tide turning for Mekong protesters
Forum attended by 200 people including local villagers, conservationists, journalists, and the US and Australian embassies in Bangkok — Chins declined participation.
Geopolitics plays out on the Mekong with doubts on dams and promises of cooperation
The Mekong has been on the brink of ecological crises for years, with major consequences for food supplies, livelihoods and nearly all aspects of life for the 60 million people who depend on the river.