China’s extensive dam projects are drying up rivers, often leaving neighboring countries in the dust with little to bargain.
Category: Mekong
Mekong region facing serious drought
According to recent Mekong River Commission (MRC) studies, the frequency and severity of droughts across the Mekong basin has increased over the past few decades.
Safeguarding livelihoods for fishing communities in Mekong Countries
The Kbal Hong ladder is considered one of the most effective fish passages in the Mekong region and stands as an example of effective regional collaboration.
Who Will Save Luang Prabang?
“It is too bad that ASEAN only cares about corridors of trade, investment, and economy with little interest in promoting a regional corridor for culture.”
Plans to fight Mekong pollution take shape
The assessment will provide four Mekong countries with scientific evidence and information on plastic debris, plastic pollution and its threat to the environment and people.
Uncooperative China makes it worse as drought hits downstream nations
China’s dams are worsening drought conditions downstream the Mekong River, storing and controlling up to 50 percent of its waters, experts say.
Too little water released from China’s dams hardly reaches the Mekong Delta
Even if China releases water from its hydropower dams on the Mekong River, it might not reach the Mekong Delta in Vietnam, experts warn.
Vietnam puts the Mekong’s fate on ASEAN’s agenda
Hanoi looks to counter China by stressing river’s noncommercial role
Thai communities voice fears over new Luang Prabang dam
Opinions will be summarised and included in a statement of Thai concerns regarding Laos’ plans for the new Mekong dam.
Mekong pilot program to monitor impact of Lao dams on lower basin
Transboundary environmental impacts of Laos’ Xayaburi and Don Sahong dams will be monitored under a two-year program following a call for more data transparency.