Keyword: "MRC"

17 Result

Fourth MRC Summit issues Vientiane Declaration

Fourth MRC Summit issues Vientiane Declaration

The fourth Mekong River Commission (MRC) Summit, themed “'Innovation and Cooperation for a Water Secure and Sustainable Mekong”, issued the Vientiane Declaration before it wrapped up in the Lao capital on April 5.
Vietnamese students win two second prizes at MRC technology contest

Vietnamese students win two second prizes at MRC technology contest

Students' teams from the Water Resources University and Can Tho University of Vietnam won two second prizes for technologies to monitor water level and measure soil moisture in a contest initiated by the Mekong River Commission (MRC), which took place in Vientiane, Laos, on March 30 and 31.
Facebook joins MRC to raise awareness about flood, drought

Facebook joins MRC to raise awareness about flood, drought

The Mekong River Commission (MRC) Secretariat and Facebook on August 31 launched a collaboration initiative to provide early flood alert and drought monitoring information to riparian communities and governments in the Lower Mekong region.
 Flood and drought remain key challenges for Mekong region: Report

Flood and drought remain key challenges for Mekong region: Report

Extreme low flows and extensive flooding of different communities along the Mekong River last year and an increasing number of droughts that have occurred in many parts of the region in recent years are among the signs that the Mekong region is facing increasing risks from extreme weather events and developments, says a new report by the Mekong River Commission (MRC).
MRC welcomes Laos’ decision following dam break

MRC welcomes Laos’ decision following dam break

The Mekong River Commission (MRC) has welcomed the Lao Government’s decision to review all existing and underway dams and suspend the consideration of all new hydropower projects following a recent dam break.
Thai PM to join MRC summit in Siem Reap

Thai PM to join MRC summit in Siem Reap

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is scheduled to attend a Mekong River Commission (MRC) summit in Cambodia, where he will be meeting with top leaders of Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam.