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The Mekong River Commission (MRC) supports a Basin-wide planning process based on the principles of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM). To learn more about the MRC's Programmes visit the sections listed below.
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Agriculture and Irrigation Programme - The main goals of the MRC’s Agriculture and Irrigation Programme are to improve irrigation and water use, and monitor land-use changes. more>> |
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Basin Development Plan Programme - According to the 1995 Agreement, the MRC is responsible for formulating the Basin Development Plan (BDP) to promote the coordinated development and management of the Mekong River Basin’s water and related resources in an integrated, sustainable, and equitable manner for the benefit of all riparian countries. more>> |
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Climate Change and Adaptation Initiative - Under the Environment Programme, the Climate Change and Adaptation Initiative focuses on climate change impact assessments, and adaptation planning and implementation within the Mekong River Basin. more>> |
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Environment Programme - The long-term goal is to ensure environmental and social sustainability of economic development within the region. more>> |
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Fisheries Programme - The MRC Fisheries Programme aims to enhance and facilitate effective collaboration between the riparian countries to increase the contribution of fishery production to poverty-reduction and socioeconomic development. more>> |
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Flood Management and Mitigation Programme - At the heart of the programme is a Regional Flood Management and Mitigation Centre, which provides technical and coordination services to strengthen flood preparedness and emergency management in the Basin. more>> |
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Information and Knowledge Management Programme - The MRC's Information and Knowledge Management Programme (IKMP) facilitate access to and use of data, information and decision support tools necessary to promote and coordinate sustainable development of water and related resources in the Mekong Basin. more>> |
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Initiative on Sustainable Hydropower - The Lower Mekong Basin has become one of the most active regions in the world for hydropower development. The MRC is working with Mekong governments to develop coordinated and integrated impact assessments, consistent and fair mitigation measures, and hydropower development strategies and policies. more>> |
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Integrated Capacity Building Programme - provides training to the MRC Secretariat and National Mekong Committees in each country. The programme targets executive, professional and support staff of various agencies, and provides opportunities for young professionals to gain experience in MRC related activities. more>> |
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Mekong Integrated Water Resources Management Project - The objective of the project is to strengthen IWRM while realising some of the large untapped potential of the Basin’s land and water resources. The project is implemented at the regional, national and transboundary levels, which form the three components of the project. more>> |
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Navigation Programme - The Mekong River is an important gateway to trade centres in the Southeast Asia region and beyond. The Navigation Programme analyses river transport systems and related activities in the Lower Mekong Basin, covering a network of 4,500 km of waterways. more>> |