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3rd May 2012
, Vientiane, Lao PDR
Conference calls for innovative solutions for water, energy and food sectors
*Political will needed for a ‘new, balanced nexus paradigm’ on natural resources management *
30th April 2012
, Vientiane, Lao PDR
Balancing food, water and energy demands top agenda at ‘Mekong2Rio’ global forum
*All continents represented in debate on growing needs in the three sectors and seek solutions on transboundary river management *
4th April 2012
, Vientiane, Lao PDR
World Bank provides US$ 8 million to improve Mekong resources management
*Funding aims to increase dialogue, cooperation and understanding on integrated and transboundary approach *
17th February 2012
, Vientiane, Lao PDR
Germany commits €8 million to protect Mekong wetlands
*New cooperation aims to enhance transboundary management of priority areas *
8th December 2011
, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Further study on impact of Mekong mainstream development to be conducted, say Lower Mekong Countries
*Water and environment ministers agreed in principle to approach Japan to assist with the study*
14th November 2011
, Vientiane, Lao PDR
MRC appoints new Chief Executive Officer
Hans Guttman has been named the new Chief Executive Officer at the Mekong River Commission Secretariat (MRCS).
26th October 2011
, Vientiane, Lao PDR
Switzerland makes new financial contribution to MRC’s basin development and environment programmes
The Mekong River Commission and the government of Switzerland today signed a new agreement which contributes financial support towards basin development and environment project activities in the Lower Mekong Basin.
13th May 2011
, Vientiane, Lao PDR
Mekong and Murray-Darling River Basins renew partnership agreement to work together and share experiences
The Mekong River Commission (MRC) and Australia’s Murray Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) today signed a new agreement to continue sharing experiences and technical knowledge in river basin planning and management.
19th April 2011
, Vientiane, Lao PDR
Lower Mekong countries take prior consultation on Xayaburi project to ministerial level
*Lao PDR insists process is complete, while other lower Mekong countries raise concerns on impacts and gaps in technical knowledge and mitigation measures*
25th March 2011
, Preah Sihanouk Province, CAMBODIA
