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3S rivers under threat understanding new threats and challenges from hydropower development to biodiversity and community rights in the 3S river basin
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic
Advocacy and promotional materials
Grimsditch, Mark
2012
Focuses on several planned hydropower projects that carry significant environmental and social risks, including Lower Sesan 2 dam in Cambodia. The author also documents regional...
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Water governance : a situational analysis of Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Viet Nam (Lao version)
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Turner, S, Pangare, G; Mather, R. J.
2009
Lao translation of a synthesis report following three studies assessing the current water governance frameworks of Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam, encompassing their policies, legal...
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The Mekong River Basin (briefing)
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China
Profiles - Geographical areas and sites
Stewart, Michele
2008
A brief introducing the Mekong River. The Mekong begins in China and flows through Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia before emptying into the South China Sea. This paper descr...
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Future changes in Mekong River hydrology: impact of climate change and reservoir operation on discharge
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Lauri, H., de Moel, H; Ward, P. J.; Keskinen, M.; Kummu, M.;...
2012
A study assessing the likely impact of economic development and climate change on the hydrology of the Mekong. The results indicate that within the coming 20–30 year period, the...
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China's domestic dam plans draw ire at home and abroad
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China
Advocacy and promotional materials
Yan, Katy
2013
An article about China’s plans regarding dam development. The author discusses the State Council announcement that controversial dam plans would go ahead. She discusses conteste...
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IWRM-based basin development strategy for the Lower Mekong Basin
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand
Analysis, discussion papers, and blogs
Mekong River Commission
2010
Fourth draft of the integrated water resources management (IWRM) based Basin Development Strategy for the Lower Mekong Basin, jointly prepared by the member countries of the Mek...
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Hydrological characterization of benchmark agricultural watersheds in India, Thailand, and Vietnam
Viet Nam, Thailand
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Pathak, P., Wani, S. P., Singh, Piara; Sudi, R.; Rao, Srinivasa
2006
An article examining the hydrological behavior of five benchmark agricultural watersheds in India, Thailand, and Vietnam. From the five benchmark watersheds, authors collect and...
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Rapid (Basinwide) Sustainability Assessement Tool- RSAT
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand
Conference/workshop proceedings and presentations
Phonekeo, Voradeth
2011
A presentation on Rapid Sustainability Assessment Tools (RSAT) and how they may contribute to improving hydropower quality, actor responsibility and project sustainability. The ...
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Coupling SWAT with land cover and hydropower models for sustainable development in the Mekong Basin
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand
Conference/workshop proceedings and presentations
Arias, Mauricio, Cochrane, Tom; Piman, Thanapon; Vonnarart,...
A presentation on coupling SWAT with land cover and hydropower models for sustainable development in the Mekong Basin. The presenter uses the case study of the Sekong, Sesan and...
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Inland shipping development in Vietnam
Viet Nam
Conference/workshop proceedings and presentations
2010
A presentation about the development of inland shipping in Vietnam. The presenter introduces the Vietnam Inland Waterway Administration (VIWA) and outlines their responsibilitie...
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Geopolitical risks: Transboundary rivers
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China
Analysis, discussion papers, and blogs
le Clue, Sophie
2012
This article explores increasing tensions in south and south east Asia arising from transboundary rivers. The author describes major rivers in the region and the security landsc...
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Water management and impact assessment in the Mekong Basin: analyzing the linkages between local, national and regional levels
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Keskinen, Marko
An article about water management and impact assessment in the Mekong Basin. The article first looks at the different impact assessment processes in the basin and discusses the ...
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Mekong River Basin, mobilising grassroots engagement and facilitating high-level dialogue for transboundary water management
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand
Case studies
Cartin, Megan, Welling, Rebecca; Pangare, Ganesh; Rattanasorn Tawatchai
A case study of the Water and Nature Initiative's activities in the Mekong. These follow a strategy of mobilizing grass-roots engagement of local stakeholders in decision making...
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The water transport network between Yunnan and mainland Southeast Asia
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China
Analysis, discussion papers, and blogs
He Shengda
This report outlines the development and significance of water transport networks based on Yunnan's six water systems. The author first outlines the development of water transpo...
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Transboundary river basin management addressing water, energy and food security
Cambodia
Advocacy and promotional materials
Robin, Taylor
2012
A major theme of the international Mekong2Rio conference held in May 2012 in Thailand was how transboundary rivers can best meet the water, energy and food needs of riparian...
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Catchment governance and cooperation dilemmas: A case study from Cambodia
Cambodia
Issue and policy briefs
Bandeth, Ros, Ly Tem; Thompson, Anna
2011
This study investigates the gap between the ideal principles of Integrated Catchment Management (ICM) and the actual degree of current cooperation to identify ways in which ICM...
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Flood forests, fish, and fishing villages, Tonle Sap, Cambodia
Cambodia
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Evans, Patrick T. , Marschke, Melissa; Paudyal, Kiran
2004
The study describes the experiences of Kompong Phluk, a Khmer community that has been attempting to protect its flood forests and fishing grounds for the past fifty years. The...
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Share: Managing waters across boundaries (Khmer version)
Cambodia
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Sadoff, Claudia , Greiber, Thomas
2013
This toolkit publication provides an overview of the world’s shared water resources, and practical tools for managing these resources. Using case studies from around the world,...
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Share: Managing waters across boundaries (Lao version)
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Sadoff, Claudia , Greiber, Thomas
2012
Provides an overview of the world’s shared water resources, and practical tools for managing these resources. Using case studies from around the world, it describes the benefits...
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Share: managing waters across boundaries (Vietnamese version)
Viet Nam
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Sadoff, Claudia , Greiber, Thomas
2012
Provides an overview of the world’s shared water resources, and practical tools for managing these resources. Using case studies from around the world, it describes the benefits...