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MRC Joint Committee Takes Action on Accountability, Water-usage Monitoring

28 April 2022

The Mekong River Commission’s governing body approved new operational procedures on Tuesday that will ensure greater transparency and accountability in how the intergovernmental agency – which is entrusted to steer river-protection efforts – then spends its funding from members and donors.

MRC Secretariat Chief Calls for Urgent Action in First Mekong Day Address

7 April 2022

In a speech to mark “Mekong Day,” the Mekong River Commission Secretariat CEO sounded the alarm about the health and “unprecedented challenge” now facing Southeast Asia’s largest waterway, after four straight years of low-flow and unsustainable development activities that have ravaged the region’s wetlands and the livelihoods for millions.

More Mekong Monitoring Stations Will Better Protect Denizens Downriver

1 April 2022

Luang Namtha, Lao PDR, 1 April 2022 — The Mekong River Commission (MRC) yesterday unveiled the first water-level monitoring station to be positioned atop the Lower Mekong River Basin – as part of a broader MRC plan to reduce vulnerability for millions of Southeast Asians, whose lives and livelihoods downstream are too easily affected by a sudden, unexpected flow of water.

New Report Calls for Action to Protect Key Waterway of Southeast Asia

15 March 2022

With the vital Mekong River now impacted by both water-infrastructure projects and climate change, a new report calls for urgent “water diplomacy” to protect Southeast Asia’s largest river and promote sustainable development for millions across the region.

Mekong River Leaders Urge Cooperation, Protection When Meeting New MRC CEO

14 March 2022

To better protect Southeast Asia’s largest waterway, the new CEO of the Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat is now making the rounds to hear directly from Member Countries about their priorities – especially, to minimize growing threats to lives and livelihoods.

Lao Foreign Affairs Minister Reaffirms Support for MRC, Commitment to 1995 Mekong Agreement

9 February 2022

The Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs has urged the Mekong River Commission (MRC) to continue maintaining its impartial role and facilitating implementation of the Mekong Agreement in an important message of support for this intergovernmental river basin organization.

Luxembourg’s Aid to Support Mekong River Commission’s New Strategic Directions

21 January 2022

Luxembourg has provided EUR 1 million (approx. USD 1.13 million) in funding to the Mekong River Commission (MRC) to assist Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand, and Viet Nam to maintain the ecological functions of the Mekong River and strengthen resilience against climate risks, floods and droughts.

MRC, GIZ Ink Implementation Agreement to Advance Transboundary Water Cooperation

19 January 2022

The Mekong River Commission (MRC) and German development agency GIZ have signed an agreement to implement the second phase of the Transboundary Water Cooperation Programme in the Lower Mekong Basin.

New Riparian Chief Executive Officer Begins Three-year Tenure Today

17 January 2022

Anoulak Kittikhoun takes office today as the third riparian Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat and will lead the Vientiane-based international organization and its flood and drought centre in Phnom Penh during his period in office from 2022 to 2024.

Mekong Countries Urged to Take Bold Actions, as the River Experiences Three Consecutive Years of Low Flows

13 January 2022

The Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat has renewed its call for the six Mekong countries to urgently address regional low flows, water fluctuations and drought as the Lower Mekong River experiences record low flows for the third consecutive year.

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