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Sanakham Project Prior Consultation to Start after Luang Prabang Consultation Ends in June

5 June 2020

The scheduled conclusion of the prior consultation process of the 1,460-megawatt Luang Prabang hydropower project the Lao government has proposed to build on the Mekong mainstream in the northern province of Luang Prabang has now moved to 30 June 2020, according to a meeting of the Mekong River Commission.

Laos to Undertake Prior Consultation for Sanakham Hydropower Project

11 May 2020

Lao PDR will undertake the Mekong River Commission’s (MRC) prior consultation process for its Sanakham hydropower project, the sixth proposed project on the Mekong mainstream. The run-of-river dam will operate continuously year-round and produce 684 megawatts of electricity.

Mekong Levels Rise to Normal, While More Rainfall Is in Forecast

30 April 2020

Water levels across the vast majority of lower Mekong basin have now returned to their normal long-term averages, says the Mekong River Commission (MRC). But they are still lower than those of the 2018 and 2019 dry seasons.

Greater Transparency in Data Sharing and Cooperation Will Improve Management of the Mekong River, Says MRC

21 April 2020

Greater data sharing, transparency and cooperation between its Member Countries and Dialogue Partners will improve management of the Mekong River, the Mekong River Commission said today.

Mekong River Commission Launches Interactive and Easy-to-use Mekong Data Portal

9 April 2020

The Mekong River Commission (MRC) today launched a revitalised online data service platform that assembles, analyses, and visualises data about the health and condition of the Mekong River.

MRCs 25th Anniversary: A Time to Look Back and See What Lies Ahead

1 April 2020

It has been 25 years since Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam signed on 5 April 1995 the Mekong Agreement to develop and protect the Southeast Asia’s mighty Mekong River.

Campaign Launched to Celebrate 25th Anniversary of MRC, Inspire River Protection

17 March 2020

The Mekong River Commission has launched a social media campaign in which all nationalities can enter and stand a chance to win different prizes.

Japan Provides $3.9 Million to Tackle Mekong Flood and Drought Issues

13 March 2020

The government of Japan today granted JPY 412 million or approximately US$3.9 million to the Mekong River Commission in advancing its flood and drought monitoring and forecasting functions.

Safeguarding Livelihoods for Fishing Communities in Mekong Countries

4 March 2020

River structures, such as dams and dikes, have been preventing fish from migrating upstream to their spawning and rearing grounds. For most of the year, fish have become scarce along the Pursat, forcing villagers to leave their homes in search of work. To address the problem, the Cambodian Government partnered with the U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI), the Australian Center for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), and the Mekong River Commission (MRC) to install a fish passage.

Pilot Program to Monitor Impacts from Xayaburi and Don Sahong Takes Off

24 February 2020

Officials and experts from the lower Mekong countries kicked off the Mekong River Commission’s pilot program to monitor transboundary environmental impacts from the Xayaburi and Don Sahong dams to advise on measures to address any negative effects from the existing and future Mekong mainstream hydropower projects.