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Six Mekong-Lancang Countries Reached Pact on More Dam Operations Data Sharing

11 September 2023
Senior officials from the six Mekong countries on Sunday endorsed recommendations of the first phase of the Joint Study between the Mekong River Commission and Mekong Lancang Cooperation to pave the way for better information sharing about reservoir operations on the Mekong’s water flow, and water release as well as practical solutions to mitigate and adapt to impacts.

Mekong Continues to Enjoy Growth, but Challenges Remain Strong: New MRC Report

7 September 2023
The Mekong River Commission has released its 2022 Annual Report that documents multiple achievements over the past year, and key challenges facing the basin that require particular attention.

Mekong Delegation Heads to the United States to Exchange Best Practices on Water Resources Management

11 August 2023
Preparations are underway in Hawaii and California for next week’s arrival of a high-level Mekong River Commission (MRC-Mekong) delegation, which heads to the United States as part of the annual Sister Rivers Partnership Exchange program. Sponsored by the U.S. State Department and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the MRC-Mekong delegates are scheduled to meet with the Mississippi River Commission (MRC-USA) to exchange best practices on water and river management. The two commissions will be joined by a third water commission, the International Water Boundary Commission (IBWC) to learn about how the U.S. and Mexico cooperate on transboundary issues on their shared rivers.

Mekong River Water Levels Are on the Rise

9 August 2023
Water levels in the Lower Mekong River Basin (LMB) have increased rapidly and are projected to rise further over the next five days – especially from Chiang Khan to Khong Chiam in Thailand and Vientiane to Savannakhet in Lao PDR, says the Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat.

MRC Launches a Channel to Improve Public Awareness on Flood and Drought Risks in the Lower Mekong River Basin

4 August 2023
The Mekong River Commission (MRC) has launched a Channel on Mekong Flood and Drought Forecast, aimed at improving public awareness and understanding of Mekong River conditions in the Lower Mekong River Basin (LMB). Starting from July 2023, the Channel provides regular updates on current water levels, flows, and forecasted flood and drought risks for people living along the Mekong River, broadcasting in English with subtitles in Mekong languages. It runs every Monday during this rainy season on the MRC Secretariat's social media channels of Facebook and YouTube.

Public Forum to Foster Openness, Participation and Cooperation

24 July 2023
The Mekong River Commission has opened registration for another milestone public forum, which will be highlighted by eagerly anticipated updates on topics such as the “Joint Study” between the MRC and northern neighbours, China and Myanmar, the “State of the Basin Report 2023,” and various hydropower projects.

Luang Prabang Dam Developer Shares Progress with Mekong Countries

29 June 2023
Luang Prabang, Lao PDR, 29 June 2023 — The Lao government welcomed a Mekong River Commission delegation last week to showcase the development progress of its third Mekong mainstream hydropower project. While senior officials and experts from the MRC Member Countries and Secretariat expressed appreciation, they urged the Lao government and the developer of the Luang Prabang dam to officially share the project data and information with their fellow governments and the public more broadly.

New “Vientiane Declaration” Presses Mekong Countries, Partners to Intensify Cooperation

7 April 2023
The Southeast Asian members of the Mekong River Commission issued a landmark declaration at the 4th MRC Summit on Wednesday, reiterating the region’s commitment to cooperate and safeguard a beleaguered river that’s the lifeblood for some 70 million of their citizens.

Student Projects Reveal Mekong Innovation in River Monitoring

5 April 2023
The Mekong River Commission (MRC) on Monday announced the winners of its first-ever River Monitoring Technology Competition for Mekong university students, as part of its broader effort to pursue innovative technologies that help protect Southeast Asia’s largest river – and simultaneously promote the region’s technological self-reliance.

MRC Secretariat Chief Cites Progress Amid Troubling Trends in Annual Address

4 April 2023
In his second State of the Mekong Address, the top executive of the Mekong River Commission today described how – despite meaningful progress to better protect Southeast Asia’s largest river – it faces “alarming” trends in five critical areas: water flow regime, nourishing sediment, salinity intrusion, plastics pollution, and climate change-driven flood and drought.

Latest Media Releases

Six Mekong-Lancang countries reached pact on more dam operations data sharing 11 September 2023
Mekong continues to enjoy growth, but challenges remain strong: New MRC report 07 September 2023
Mekong delegation heads to the United States to exchange best practices on water resources management 11 August 2023
Mekong River water levels are on the rise 09 August 2023
MRC launches a channel to improve public awareness on flood and drought risks in the Lower Mekong River Basin 04 August 2023
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