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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. 

Mekong Countries Urged to Address Low Water Flows: Mekong River Commission

6 August 2020
The six Mekong countries are being urged to address regional low water flows as the Lower Mekong River Basin (LMB) endures record lows for the second consecutive year, according to a Mekong River Commission report.

Starting Date for Sanakham Dam Picked, Giving Prior Consultation More Flexibility

31 July 2020
A Joint Committee Working Group (JCWG) of the Mekong River Commission yesterday agreed on a starting date of a six-month prior consultation process for the Sanakham dam that Lao PDR had proposed to build on the Mekong mainstream. Picking July 30 as the kick-off date, the Group left the ending date open to create more flexibility in consulting stakeholders. 

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