Mekong river monitoring and forecasting
Our Mission
Promote and coordinate sustainable management and development of water and related resources for the mutual benefits of the lower Mekong countries and the people’s well-being.
Our Topics
The MRC supports a basin-wide planning process based on principles of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM). We provide a wide array of advisory and technical assistance to help the lower Mekong countries promote sustainability in major areas of development..
Our Functions
The MRC Functions are designed to help the lower Mekong countries build consensus around solutions that ensure a sustainable future for the Mekong and its people through basin monitoring, assessment, data and information sharing, and dialogue and cooperation.
Publications
The MRC provides scientific analysis and advice for the lower Mekong countries and various stakeholders and interested parties to sustainably manage and develop the Lower Mekong River Basin.
Explore our data-rich research, analysis, toolkits, guidelines and other resources on water resources management and development topics.
Data & Information
Data and information are key to sustainable water resources management. The MRC has a long history of data collection and analysis about the heath and conditions of the Mekong River, with some data over 100 years. The interactive dashboards assemble and visualise more than 10,000 datasets covering historic and current assessment covering hydrology, sediment, water quality, fisheries, ecological health, climate change, and flood and drought.
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On 3 December 2024, representatives from four Member Countries gathered in Hanoi for a workshop focus on the Xekong Downstream (Site A) Hydropower Project, which served as…
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Mekong River Commission
Meeting the needs, keeping the balance
A world class, financially secure, International River Basin Organisation serving the Mekong
countries to achieve the basin Vision.
The MRC envisions a prosperous Mekong River Basin while sustaining
efforts to ensure sustainable development and management of the Mekong’s water
resources.
Promote and coordinate sustainable management and development of
water and related resources for the mutual benefits of the lower Mekong countries and the
people's well-being.
👥The MRC, together with its partner, the International Union for Conservation of Nature IUCN, organized a kick-off meeting to officially launch the GEF-funded project entitled “Enhancing Transboundary Fisheries Management in the Lower Mekong Basin”, also known as the "Mekong Fisheries Project".
The meeting was chaired by CEO Busadee Santipitaks and brought together participants from the MRC Secretariat, National Mekong Committees, relevant line agencies, and the IUCN.
Participants discussed and agreed on key planning arrangements for the project inception phase, including the workplan, implementation timeline, and reporting mechanisms. The project governance structure and implementation arrangements, as well as the roles and responsibilities of the MRC Secretariat, IUCN, and the Member Countries, were also reviewed and agreed upon.
This kick-off meeting marked a significant milestone in strengthening regional cooperation to promote sustainable fisheries management, protect aquatic ecosystems, and support the livelihoods of communities across the Lower Mekong Basin. 🐟
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✨𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗲𝗸𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘆: 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿
On 4 April 2026, Mekong Day was celebrated in Vientiane with the public, students, and partners through a vibrant and engaging event. The day featured a range of interactive activities, including innovative exhibitions on water quality, games, and music performances.
The event featured presentations by selected university students from Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand, and Viet Nam. Following a hands-on learning experience in Luang Prabang and Vientiane, from field water sampling, laboratory testing, to data interpretation, the students learnt to work as teams and shared their findings and proposed solutions to protect the Mekong’s water quality. They had the opportunity to hear constructive comments from the experts from Australia, Germany, and the United States as well as proposed ways to improve further their proposals and solutions.
👇Let’s take a look at some of the moments from the event:
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𝗠𝗲𝗸𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 🌏💧
On 3 April 2026, the MRC Secretariat marked Mekong Day 2026 reaffirming multilateralism, dialogue and regional cooperation to protect and promote the sustainable development of the Mekong River. This year’s theme “Together, protect Water Quality for Shared Prosperity” focused on an inclusive approach in addressing the many challenges faced by the Mekong River Basin, especially water quality in the Mekong River. The celebration brings together representatives of MRC Member Countries, Dialogue and Development Partners, other Partners, Members of the Diplomatic Corps, and youth representatives .
Youth participation was a key highlight of this year’s celebration, with 20 students selected from respective universities from Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Viet Nam joining the “Mekong Youth Clean Water Challenge” in Luang Prabang and Vientiane. They participated in a hands-on water quality workshop and presented their findings to demonstrate their interest and responsibility to help protect the shared river.
The celebration this year also witnessed the continued support of Development Partners to the MRC with contributions from New Zealand, Switzerland, and additional support from the United Kingdom focusing on the Strategic Plan 2026-2030, advance regional strategies, forecasting systems, and climate resilience initiatives. Participants also learnt of Germany ‘s support to the 9C-9T Transboundary Cooperation for Flood and Drought Management Water Cooperation project and its progress.
👉 Read more in our full press release: https://mrcmekong.org/media-releases/pr-04042026/
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