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MRC Charts New Course as Ministerial Council Reaches Major Conclusions

28 November 2020

Ministerial delegates from the Mekong River Commission (MRC) approved a list of strategic documents yesterday, charting a new course for the Commission and beefing up its efforts to balance environmental protection and economic development in the Mekong Basin.

New Zealand and Flanders Renew Support to Improve Mekong Water Management

26 November 2020

The Mekong River Commission (MRC) and the governments of New Zealand and Flanders today signed funding agreements worth close to US$ 5 million to back the MRC in implementing its new Strategic Plan 2021–2025.

Sanakham Dam Impact Assessment Should Be Broadened with Up-to-date Information, Says a Public Regional Forum

25 November 2020

The Sanakham hydropower project developer and the Lao government should widen the project’s impact assessment and propose additional measures to mitigate potential adverse impacts from the 684-megawatt Sanakham dam, according to a public regional forum organised by the Mekong River Commission (MRC).

Upgraded Mekong River Commission Website Improves Access to Information, Promotes Transparency

13 November 2020

The Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat today launched an upgraded version of its website to promote transparency and increase access to Mekong related information and knowledge.

China to Provide the Mekong River Commission with Year-round Water Data

22 October 2020

China has agreed to provide the Mekong River Commission (MRC) with year-round hydrological data, contributing to better river monitoring and flood and drought forecasting in the Mekong countries.

New Guidelines for Mekong Hydropower Released to Help Optimise Benefits, Reduce Risks

29 September 2020

Hydropower developers, their consultants and relevant government agencies can now take stock of new technical guidelines to help optimse benefits and mitigate social and environmental impacts from hydropower projects throughout their lifecycle, says the Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat.

Germany Supplies Scientific Equipment to MRC to Monitor Dam Impacts

15 September 2020

The government of Germany today provided equipment for the Mekong River Commission (MRC) to monitor transboundary environmental impacts from two mainstream dams on the Lower Mekong River.

MRC Secretariat, International Office for Water Partner for Better Water and Information Management

11 September 2020

Regional and national information management systems improvement, and exchanges of knowledge and staff are among the key areas to benefit from a new partnership between the Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat and International Office for Water (OIEau).

Facebook Joins with Mekong River Commission to Raise Awareness About Flood and Drought in the Mekong

31 August 2020

Facebook and the Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat today launched a collaboration initiative to provide early flood alert and drought monitoring information to riparian communities and governments in the Lower Mekong region.

MRC Secretariat Welcomes China’s Pledge to Share Mekong Data but Suggests Harnessing Existing Platform

25 August 2020

The Mekong River Commission Secretariat (MRCS) has welcomed a statement by Chinese Prime Minister, Li Keqiang, pledging to share year-round hydrological data with the Mekong countries.

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