Publications related to Reports

2022 Lower Mekong Water Quality Monitoring Report

The 2022 Water Quality Report for the Mekong River and its tributaries shows that water quality for human health protection was rated as “excellent” or “good” at 46 out of 48 stations, with two stations at “moderate” quality. For aquatic life, 26 stations had “high quality,” 19 had “good,” and three had “moderate” quality. Certain parameters, such as electrical conductivity and dissolved oxygen, occasionally exceeded threshold values, although saltwater intrusion in the Vietnam Mekong Delta was less severe than in previous years.

Download | Published on : 14 Nov 2024 | Language : English

2021 Lower Mekong Water Quality Monitoring Report

The 2021 Water Quality Report assesses the status and variations in water quality at 48 monitoring stations along the Mekong River and its tributaries. It found “excellent” or “good” quality for human health protection at 44 stations and “moderate” quality at four. For aquatic life protection, 27 stations had “high quality,” 17 had “good,” and four had “moderate.” Some parameters, such as electrical conductivity and dissolved oxygen, occasionally exceeded guideline thresholds, with saltwater intrusion at My Tho station causing high electrical conductivity during the dry season, though levels were lower than in 2020.

Download | Published on : 14 Nov 2024 | Language : English

2020 Lower Mekong Water Quality Monitoring Report

In 2020, water quality for human health protection was rated as “excellent” at 25 stations, “good” at 22, and “moderate” at one, while aquatic life protection saw “high quality” at 26 stations, “good” at 17, “moderate” at four, and “poor” at one. Parameters like electrical conductivity, dissolved oxygen, and biochemical oxygen demand occasionally surpassed threshold values, with saltwater intrusion at the My Tho station contributing to elevated electrical conductivity during the dry season.

Download | Published on : 14 Nov 2024 | Language : English

Investment Options and Associated Measures to Optimize Fisheries Production Under Changed River Conditions

This report assesses the status and trends in capture fisheries in the Lower Mekong Basin and needs for investment in their sustainability in the face of a changing river environment. It consolidates national reviews from Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Viet Nam into a regional overview highlighting key issues, proposed solutions, and investment needs aligned with existing national and regional fisheries management policies. Three potential small regional projects are identified with the aim to contribute to upcoming projects. These projects focus on improved national assessments of fisheries and incorporation of fisheries information into policy and planning; co-management of fisheries and fish habitats; and integrating the values of fisheries into climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies.

Download | Published on : 07 Nov 2024 | Language : English

Analysis of extreme weather events and climate variability in the Lower Mekong Basin

The Government of Japan, through its ODA, supported the MRC from 2021 to 2024 to strengthen the MRC RFDMC institutional and technical capacity under the project entitled “Flood and Drought Management in the Mekong” that focuses on enhancing flood and drought monitoring, forecasting systems, and improving the dissemination of warnings and alerts. This report, one of the products of the project, addresses extreme weather events like heatwaves, cyclones, heavy rainfall, and droughts, which frequently result in economic losses, fatalities, and environmental damage in the LMB. It highlights the need to understand short-term weather conditions and long-term climate changes for more accurate forecasting. In-depth studies of historical weather and climate data could contribute to better planning, adaptation, and the improvement of forecasting models, which are essential for managing future weather risks at both national and regional levels.

Download | Published on : 24 Sep 2024 | Language : English

Annual Mekong Flood Report 2014

This report discusses the 2014 flood situation, including rainfall climate, water flow in the Mekong mainstream, and water levels across the Cambodian floodplain and the Delta in Viet Nam.

Download | Published on : 11 Aug 2024 | Language : English

Guidance for Improving Irrigation Systems to Address Climate Change and Food Security

This guidance gives a preliminary guidance for applicable irrigation techniques and technologies in the Lower Mekong Basin (LMB). This guidance was developed for the MRC Member Countries to use for mitigating impacts of climate change and natural disasters, addressing problems in irrigation sector, and improving irrigation systems in the LMB. This guidance also indicates the defects of irrigation techniques and technologies being utilized in the LMB and suggests where improvements could be made for better utilization.

Download | Published on : 11 Aug 2024 | Language : English

Development and update of water level and discharge rating curves for the Mekong mainstream

This technical note is an update of analysis of the rating curves for mainstream and tributaries of the Mekong River for 2009-2012, published in 2013, discussing the approach and methodology of rating curve establishment. The current publication underscores the Mekong River Commission Secretariat’s (MRCS) commitment to advancing integrated data management. The MRCS adopts the Time Series Management Software, AQUARIUS, to migrate rating curve development. This shift aims to establish a centralised, easily maintainable system, ensuring a reliable source of accurate water data. The transition of rating curve development to AQUARIUS is anticipated to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and defensibility of water data management processes.

Download | Published on : 20 Feb 2024 | Language : English

Standardization of a vessel and waterway classification in the MRC

The “Standardize vessel and waterway classifications” is to update and harmonize different standards, rules, and regulations to uniform common standards for the development and liberalization of waterway transport on the Mekong River System. It involves analyzing technical and operational criteria for vessel classification and proposing standardized either one waterway classifications for the whole Mekong River Basin or two classifications for the upper and lower parts. It develops a proposal for waterway classification for each stretch of the Mekong River, its tributaries, and canals. In addition, a comprehensive set of regulations for vessel and waterway classification in the Mekong River Basin is prepared for implementation in the four MRC Member Countries.

Download | Published on : 29 Dec 2023 | Language : English

© 2024 Mekong River Commission

Mr. Yasunobu Matoba

Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat 

Dr. Olivier Cogels

Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat 

Mr. Kristensen Joern

Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat 

Mr. Jeremy Douglas BIRD

Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat 

Mr. Hans Joakim GUTTMAN

Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat 

Mr. Pham Tuan Phan

First Riparian Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat

Dr. An Pich Hatda

Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat