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Mekong group urges better water management collaboration as record drought persists

Mekong group urges better water management collaboration as record drought persists

The Mekong River Commission on Thursday called on China and Southeast Asian to better coordinate management of Mekong hydropower dams and reservoirs after three years of record low flows and extra dry conditions.
Manage Mekong River hydropower better: public forum renews call

Manage Mekong River hydropower better: public forum renews call

A public forum on Mekong River water flows has renewed calls for all governments, developers and operators of hydropower projects to share data for improving cascade dam management.
December 8, 2021 | 04:58 pm PT
China joins study of Mekong River hydrological changes

China joins study of Mekong River hydrological changes

China and Myanmar will join members of the Mekong River Commission (MRC) in investigating reasons for droughts and floods that have hit the region in recent years.
September 21, 2021 | 04:29 am PT
ASEAN, Mekong River Commission to convene water security dialogue

ASEAN, Mekong River Commission to convene water security dialogue

ASEAN and the Mekong River Commission will hold a Water Security Dialogue to address the region's emerging challenges on water security.
August 18, 2021 | 12:02 am PT
Mekong River group urges more data sharing on hydropower operations

Mekong River group urges more data sharing on hydropower operations

The Mekong River Commission has urged China and Southeast Asian countries to share more data on hydropower operations that can contribute to abnormal rises and falls in water levels on the Mekong.
June 30, 2021 | 05:12 pm PT
Mekong River Commission secures $13 mln pledges for strategic plan

Mekong River Commission secures $13 mln pledges for strategic plan

Australia, Germany and Switzerland committed nearly $13 million in funding Thursday for the Mekong River Commission (MRC) as it begins implementing its 2021-2025 strategic plan.
June 24, 2021 | 05:30 am PT
France aids Mekong River monitoring program

France aids Mekong River monitoring program

The French government has granted 1.5 million euros ($1.82 million) to the Mekong River Commission (MRC) to improve and expand its river monitoring program.
May 17, 2021 | 01:28 am PT
Mekong River water level rise barely discernible in Vietnam

Mekong River water level rise barely discernible in Vietnam

Water levels in some sections of the Mekong River have only increased slightly in the last seven days though China has claimed consistent excess outflow from the Jinghong dam.
February 22, 2021 | 04:07 pm PT
Mekong nations urge Laos to review Luang Prabang dam impacts

Mekong nations urge Laos to review Luang Prabang dam impacts

Neighboring countries have called on Laos to consider the cross-border environmental impacts of a hydropower plant it plans to build on the Mekong River.
July 1, 2020 | 08:59 pm PT
Laos pushes ahead with sixth Mekong River dam project

Laos pushes ahead with sixth Mekong River dam project

Laos has submitted plans to build a new hydropower dam on the Mekong River, with construction expected to start later this year, the Mekong River Commission (MRC) said on Monday.
May 11, 2020 | 06:35 pm PT
Mekong river groups urge China to show transparency after dam report

Mekong river groups urge China to show transparency after dam report

Groups working to protect the Mekong River have called for greater transparency and cooperation from China after a report that Chinese dams held back water during a drought last year.
April 15, 2020 | 05:24 pm PT
Mekong pilot program to monitor impact of Lao dams on lower basin

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.
February 25, 2020 | 05:00 am PT
Mekong nations to address choking plastic pollution

Mekong nations to address choking plastic pollution

Vietnam and three Mekong neighbors will join hands to assess plastic waste leakage into the river system in a bid to fight plastic pollution in the region.
February 13, 2020 | 06:00 am PT
China to assist Mekong authorities to investigate record-low water level

China to assist Mekong authorities to investigate record-low water level

Mekong River Commission will join with China to uncover the reason behind local water levels dropping below previous records.
February 7, 2020 | 03:18 am PT
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