Latest News - Environment - Lao PDRMekong Water Utilisation Programme Ends, Shows Results
2008-06-16, 205 views - Mekong River Commission Secretariat
Even as the long-running Water Utilisation Programme of the Mekong River Commission (MRC) closed, the member countries and MRC Secretariat pledged to build further on its results in establishing integrated water resource management.
Mekong Flood Warnings to Come Earlier
2008-05-28, 361 views - Mekong River Commission Secretariat
6th MRC Annual Mekong Flood Forum: Flood warnings along the Mekong River and tributaries should come earlier in future thanks to investments being made in the regional forecasting system through the MRC Flood Management and Mitigation Programme.
The Four ‘R’s for Mekong Cooperation
2008-04-08, 587 views - Mekong River Commission Secretariat
New MRC Secretariat CEO Jeremy Bird outlines “four R’s” as the themes for his vision of Mekong Cooperation: the Regional dimension of the MRC, its Relevance , its Responsibilities, and reducing the Risk associated with future developments .
Regional Centre to Reduce Mekong Flood Damage
2008-04-06, 669 views - Mekong River Commission Secretariat
The new Mekong River Commission Regional Flood Management and Mitigation Centre has officially opened in Phnom Penh, marking a vital step forward in avoiding loss of lives and the damage that flooding can bring.
Rapid Change in Mekong Basin Brings Both Opportunity and Risk
2008-04-03, 444 views - Mekong River Commission Secretariat
The opportunities and risks that come with economic growth were the main topics of discussion at the 27th Joint Committee Meeting of the Mekong River Commission in Danang, Viet Nam, April 2-3.
Climate Change Tackled by Australia-MRC Partnership
2008-04-02, 486 views - Mekong River Commission Secretariat
The Mekong River Commission and Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation will work together to assess the potential impacts of climate change on the environment in the countries of the Lower Mekong Basin.
Mekong Stakeholders Discuss Basin Planning Process
2008-03-12, 538 views - Mekong River Commission Secretariat
Stakeholder Forum on the Mekong River Commission's Basin Development Plan held in Vientiane, 12-13 March, to discuss planning processes for the development of the Lower Mekong Basin.
Australia Backs MRC Basin Development Plan
2008-02-19, 358 views - Mekong River Commission Secretariat
Mekong River Commission signs US$650,000 funding agreement with Australian Government
MRC Secretariat Announces New CEO
2008-02-13, 539 views - Mekong River Commission Secretariat
Mekong River Commission appoints Jeremy Bird as Chief Executive Officer of its Secretariat.
China, Myanmar in cooperation talks with MRC
2007-11-13, 562 views - Mekong River Commission (MRC)
The Mekong River Commission held its12th Dialogue Meeting in Siem Reap today. Representatives from China and Myanmar as well as representatives from the MRC Joint Committee and from MRC partner organisations attended the meeting.
Sweden gives US$6.4 million support for environment, fisheries and planning in Mekong Basin
2007-04-24, 539 views - Mekong River Commission
The Swedish government has signed an agreement to support the work of the Mekong River Commission in areas of environment, fisheries and planning.
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