The Covid-19 pandemic is turning out to be the worst non-traditional security threat ever facing the whole region, a very strong political will and mutual trust among the LMC countries are required.
Category: Mekong
Impacts of Mainstream Hydropower Dams on Fisheries and Agriculture in Lower Mekong Basin
The tradeoff analyses reveal that losses of capture fisheries, sediment or nutrients, and social mitigation costs are greater than the benefits from electricity generation, improved irrigation, and flood control of the LMB region.
Coronavirus: Pangolins found to carry related strains
Although their role as the intermediate host of the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak remains to be confirmed, sale of these wild animals in wet markets should be strictly prohibited to avoid future zoonotic [animal to human] transmission.
China’s ‘Development Approach’ to the Mekong Water Disputes
While it is still too early to tell how China’s approach will affect Mekong water governance, theoretical and empirical evidence tends to suggest that it presents both opportunities and risks.
Thai Activists Protest New Xayaburi Dam on the Mekong
In addition to the evidence of environmental damage caused by the dam, the plaintiffs also request that the court issue an injunction to suspend the power purchase agreement.
Bucking global trends, Southeast Asian mangrove destruction is rampant
Southeast Asia’s aggressive development to spur economic growth and feed its growing populations is stripping the region’s coasts of mangrove forests at rates faster than anywhere, new research shows.
Cambodian Official: No New Dams Planned for Mekong Mainstream Before 2030
The new master plan for Cambodia’s energy needs included no planned dam construction along mainstream Mekong River for the next decade.
Campaign launched to celebrate 25th Anniversary of MRC, inspire river protection
o join this campaign, Facebook users are required to post their photo of the Mekong River, along with their wish about the River they want to see in 2030.
Dams in the upper Mekong River modify nutrient bioavailability downstream
Upstream dams are regularly blamed for nutrient retention and consequently the collapse of primary productivity and fisheries, and even human rights of subsistence in the lower Mekong River.
This solar-powered device aims to clean 1,000 rivers. Will it work?
he organization plans to deploy the devices in 1,000 of the world’s most polluting rivers, including the Mekong, in just five years to stem the flood of plastic entering the ocean.