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Transboundary Water Cooperation in the Lower Mekong Basin Seventy million people in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Viet Nam live in the Mekong region. The Mekong and its tributary rivers are a crucial source of food, energy and drinking water. One third of global rice exports come from this region, a significant factor in global food security. However, economic development is increasing the risk that natural resources are over-exploited. Climate change is exerting growing pressure, while water conflicts threaten regional stability. There is a need for joint strategies for long-term water management in view of the region’s role as an important trade partner for the European Union. The Mekong River Commission (MRC) has been managing regional cooperation since 1995. It plays a crucial role in transboundary challenges such as flood and drought. The MRC improves its management of climate change impacts in the Lower Mekong Basin and optimises cooperation between the member countries. |
