Mekong Livelihoods : Local food from the river and forest along the Mekong River.
Tamui Village, Ubon Ratchathani Province
Parents took children in Tamui Village in Ubon Ratchatani Province to learn about natural food in the forest along the Mekong River.
Fish Species in the Lower Mekong from Chiang Kan to Pak Chom Districts, Loei Provinc
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Lower Mekong Dams
Photo Gallery
Activities
- 2nd Peace Walk for the Mekong River 18-26 January 2013
- Ritual to prolong the life of the Mekong River in Chaing Khan, Loei province, 11-12 July 2012
- Mekong Community Learning Center in Pakchom district, Loei Province
- Survey on Xayaburi dam construction 14-18 June 2012
- Peace Walk for the Mekong River, Chiang Rai Province, 11-19 February 2012
- Mekong Local Song and Poem for Mekong Lives Project
- Exhibition: "Mekong Fish and Local Fishing Gears: Linkage between Livelihoods and the River"
- Mekong Fish Sanctuary Ordination, 14-15 May 2011, at Thai-Lao border, Chiang Khong district, Chiang Rai Province
- Statement : Demand for Lao Government to Halt Xayaburi Dam Construction
to Avoid Conflict with Mekong Countries 20 April 2011
- Protest against Xayaburi dam 18-19 April 2011, Bangkok
- Forums of Network of Thai People in 8 Mekong Provinces 4-8 April 2011, five Northeastern provinces
- Mekong Fish Sanctuary Ordination 29 March 2010, at Thai-Lao border, Chiang Khong district, Chiang Rai Province
- World Day of Action Against Dams in Thailand, 14 March 2009
- National Children's Day Event in Khokwow Village, Loie Province,
11 - 12 January, 2009
- Study about Cultural Ecology of Lower Mekong in Loei Province
- Thai Baan Research at Chiang Khong district, Loei Province August 2003 to June 2004
Articles and Report by LRS
Public Statement
News and Articles
- 2014
- Trial and Error Too Risky for the Don Sahong Dam: A Technical Review of the Don Sahong’s 2013 Environmental Impact Assessment International Rivers January 2014
- 2013
- letter to 4 Priministers of Mekong countries about Don Sahong Dam Save the Mekong 1 Nov. 13
- Statement by the Thai People’s Network for Mekong Opposing the Concept of “Sustainable Hydropower Dam” and the Planned Meeting on the Issue 18 September 2013
- Open letter from Cambodian NGO to MRC 23 July 13
- Europe’s Pöyry Energy and its controversial role as Xayaburi dam consultant have been challenged under new OECD CSR rules. Tom Fawthrop Diplomat, 2 July 13
- 2012
- Court urged to speed dam protest case Bangkok Post, 16 Nov 12
- Laos Dam Kicks Off Controversial Mekong Plans The Wall Street Journal, 7 Nov 12
- Laos to Start Building Mekong Dam This Week Amid Opposition Bloomberg, 5 Nov 12
- Cambodians protest Xayaburi in Bangkok Phnom Penh Post, 18 Sept, 2012
- Dams, climate plague Mekong Phnom Penh Post, 10 Sept, 2012
- Study damns Mekong dams Asia Times Online, 30 Aug 2012
- CK eyes Myanmar, Vietnam projects as Xayaburi proceeds Bangkok Post: 17/08/2012
- Thais ask court to stop Xayaburi dam project Bangkok Post 08/08/2012
- Thai Villagers File Lawsuit on Xayaburi Dam International Rivers 08/08/2012
- Thai Lawsuit Threatens to Derail Laos Plans for Mekong River Dam Bloomberg, 7 Aug 2012
- Team visits controversial Laos dam BBC, 26 July 2012
- Lies, dams and statistics The Economist, 26 July 2012
- Construction forges ahead at Xayaburi Dam project Bangkok Post: 22/07/2012
- Laos denies lying about dam construction Bangkok Post: 22/07/2012
- Fish studies underway at Xayaboury dam project site Vientiane Times, 21 Jul 2012
- PM must stop Xayaburi dam Bangkok Post: 21/07/2012
- World Bank boycotts Finnish study of Xayaburi dam Phnom Penh Post, 20 Jul 2012
- Xayaburi dam project commits 100 million dollars to redesign The Nation 19 Jul 2012
- CK shrugs off dam report Bangkok Post: 18/07/2012
- Laos ready to field questions on Xayaboury dam Vientiane Times, 16 Jul 2012
- Mekong villagers take Egat to court to stop Xayaburi deal Bangkok Post: 15/07/2012
- Clinton Urges Mekong Nations to Avoid US Dam Mistakes AFP, 14 July 2012
- Laos confirms has suspended controversial Xayaburi dam Reuters, 13 Jul 2012
- Laos unveils strategy on Xayaboury dam Vientiane Times, 6 Jul 2012
- Laos' work on the Mekong river draws criticism BBC News, 4 July 2012
- Cambodian villagers protest controversial Laos dam,
Reuters, Jun 29, 2012
- Work on Xayaburi escalates Phnom Penh Post, 28 June 2012
- Xayaburi Construction Moves Ahead RFA, 27 June 2012
- Ch. Karnchang Plows Forward with Xayaburi Dam Construction IR, 26 June 2012
- Date Set for Dam Lawsuit RFA, 22 June 12
- Laos optimistic on Xayaburi despite stumbling blocks Bangkok Post: 21/06/2012
- Xayaburi: A Test for the Mekong Radio Free Asia, 6 June 2012
- Xayaburi Dam Construction Suspended Radio Free Asia, 9 May 2012
- Residents demand answers on Xayaburi The Nation, 2 May 2012
- Water minister urges Laos to halt Xayaburi Phnom Penh Post, 2 May 2012
- Anti-dam activists picket Phuket meeting Phuket News, 1 May 2012
- Anti-Dam Protests Target Builder, Lenders RFA 2012-04-24
- Mekong plans anger riverside communities: Villagers protest against Xayaburi dam in capital Bangkok Post , 25 April 2012
- Xayaburi Dam Photest: Photo Gallery, Bangkok Post , 25 April 2012
- Ch Karnchang eyes 10% return from Laos project The Nation April 25, 2012
- Downstream Mekong residents rally against Xayaburi Dam The Nation April 25, 2012
- Protesters to rally at dam builder's HQ Bangkok Post , 20 April 2012
- Thai firm says Xayaburi project has begun Phnom Penh Post, 20 April 2012
- Thailand Pushes Xayaburi Dam Asia Sentinel, 29 Feb 2012
- 2011
- Food security key issue in mekong dam debate Bangkok Post , 11 Dec 11
- Further study on impact of Mekong mainstream development to be conducted, say Lower Mekong Countries MRC 8 Dec 11
- Asia Commission Again Puts off Mekong Dam Decision AP, 8 Dec 11
- Mekong Governments Delay the Xayaburi Dam Pending Further Study IR, 8 Dec 11
- Xayaburi dam fight stepped up: Protesters ask for public hearing on the impacts Bangkok Post , 8 Dec 11
- Civil society network calls for cancellation of Xayaburi Dam project in Laos Mcot News 7 Dec 11
- Xayaburi vote to test Mekong friendships Bangkok Post , 7 Dec 11
- Study says national power supply sufficient : EXPERTS CONTEND NO NEED TO BUY ELECTRICITY FROM XAYABURI DAM Bangkok Post 4 Dec 2011
- One dam thing after another The Economist 12 Nov 2011
- Asian Ministers Tackle Mekong River Development VOA 28 July 2011
- New Mekong dam fears Phnom Phen Post, 03 June 2011
- Hydropower development on Mekong river discussed Vietnam Plus 27 May 2011
- Xayaburi Dam: An Unfinished Story in the Mekong IPS News
- Controversial Mekong dam "delayed" by Laos governnment Phnom Phen Post, 12 May 2011
- Govt to review Xayaboury dam concerns Vientian Times 12 May 2011
- Lao gov't to conduct new study on disputed hydropower project China Daily 12 May 2011
- U.S. Response to the Mekong River Commission's Review of the Xayaburi Hydroelectric Dam Office of the Spokesman 26 April 2011
- US welcomes delay in controversial Mekong dam AFP 26 April 2011
- Laos power plant to get nod in 30 days, Ch Karnchang says The Nation 23 April 2011
- Ch Karnchang sees way clear for dam Bangkok Post, 23 April 2011
- Lao PDR delay decision to build the Xayaburi dam ASEAN HIghlights 23/4/11
- AusAid backs Laos dam decision Sydney Morning Herald, 22 April 2011
- House panel damns Xayaburi dam Bangkok Post, 21.04.11
- Energy Ministry backs Xayaburi dam debate Bangkok Post, 21.04.11
- No decision on Mekong Xayaburi dam project BBC 20 April 2011
- Mekong countries urge delay of Laos dam project amid ecological concerns The Nation April 20 2011
- Laos accused of starting work on controversial Mekong dam The Telegraph 20 April 2011
- The stalled battle for the future of the Mekong River BBC 20 April 2011
- Laos defers decision on Mekong Xayaburi dam BBC 19 April 2011
- Laos to Delay Mekong Dam After Failing to Convince Neighbors Bloomberg, 19 April 2011
- Mekong River dam at center of high-stakes conservation fight MSNBC 19 April 2011
- Vietnam worries about impacts from Laos hydroelectric project VietNamNet 19 April 2011
- Dam constructor faces human rights probe Bangkok Post, 19 April 2011
- Lao Disagrees with Neighbors on Xayaburi Dam YuBa.Net 19 April 2011
- Laos Seeks to Gain Neighbors’ Approval for $3.8 Billion Mekong River Dam Bloomberg, 18 April 2011
- Shame on the dam builders Bangkok Post, 17 April 2011
- Xayaburi dam work begins on sly Bangkok Post, 17 April 2011
- Decision Looms for Laos Dam, but Impact Is Unclear The New York Time, 17 April 2011
- Laos: Controversial Xayaburi Dam World Weather Post, 17 April 2011
- Decision looms for controversial Xayaburi dam on lower Mekong ANU Asiapacific Week, 15 April 2011
- Senator Webb: Construction of Xayaburi Dam in Laos could have “devastating consequences” for Southeast Asia 14 April 2011
- Viet Ecology Foundation's Petition on Xayaburi Dam April 14, 2011
- Mekong River: Environmentalists against Xayaburi dam because it threatens ecosystem Asia News 13 April 2011
- Residents stand in opposition of Xayaburi The Nation April 6, 2011
- Thailand could destroy the Mekong River as we know it? The Nation 29 March 2011
- Tsunamis in the Mekong River?? Bangkok Post 26 March 2011
- Damming the Mekong: water and food at risk for millions of people? AsiaNews 25 March 2011
- MRC agreement faces ‘biggest test’ Phnom Penh Post, 24 March 2011
- 263 NGOs Globally Call on Mekong Governments to Cancel Plans to Build Xayaburi Dam International Rivers
- PTT invests in Laos project The Nation March 2, 2011
- Vietnam wants Laos to shelve Mekong dam plans Tuoi Tre 23 Feb 2011
- Call for data on controversial dam The Nation January 24, 2011
- 2010
- On the Mekong: a better way 1 Chinadialouge December 27, 2010
- Mekong and the war of water VietNamNet Bridge 09/11/2010
- Call for Halt to the PNPCA Process and Cancellation of Xayaboury Dam 13 October 2010
- China Hydropower Dams in Mekong River Give Shocks to 60 Million Bloomberg Markets Magazine Oct 26, 2010
- The Battle Over the Mekong The Diplomat October 22, 2010
- World green groups will fight Lao dam across Mekong The Nation 6 Oct 2010
- Think twice before doing damage that will be irreversible The Nation 30 Sept 2010
- Mekong commission accused of ignoring own findings on dam impacts Thanh Nien News 9/3/2010
- Reshaping the Mekong Bangkok Post 23 Aug 2010
- Basin development plan for Mekong region reviewed Bangkok Post. 30 July 2010
- Thailand Faces Flak for Backing Mekong Dams IPS Jul 29, 2010
- Thailand opposes lower Mekong dams Bangkok Post 1/07/2010
- Activists urge rethink on dam Bangkok Post 28/06/2010
- Exploitation, dams take toll on Mekong River Delta Viet Nam News. 30 June 2010
- Laos hydropower project on Mekong faces opposition The Nation June 27, 2010
- 2009
- Ubon residents call for Mekong dam to be scrapped The Nation December 15, 2009
- Dreaming of a 'Green Mekong' Asia Sentinel 06 Dec 2009
- Climate change shrinking the Mekong Times Reporters, November 18, 2009
- Thousands demand halt to Mekong dams Phnom Penh Post 20 October 2009
- The Mekong River: How much more can it safely yield? The Nation October 16, 2009
- THE MEKONG AND MISSISSIPPI: SISTER-RIVER PARTNERSHIP: Similarities and Differences NGO THE VINH, M.D.
- SRP Concerned About Effects of Mekong Hydropower Dam Cambodia Daily, 10 Sept 2009
- The Don Sahong Dam:
Potential Impacts on Regional Fish Migrations,
Livelihoods and Human Health. study report by Ian G. Baird, August, 2009
- A plan for water shortage in Mekong River needed VietNamNet Bridge 10/08/2009
- The mighty Mekong River & “non-traditional security operations” VietNamNet Bridge 11/08/2009
- Sinohydro inks power plant deal with Laos' energy firm People's Daily. August 14, 2009
- Experts say drying Delta won’t support future rice Thanh Nien News, 16 Aug 2009
- As superpowers eye the Mekong, Thailand should act The Nation. July 30, 2009
- Six nations discuss guidelines for Mekong River hydropower projects Vientiane Times, July 30, 2009
- Mississippi-Mekong rivers sisterhood mooted Deutsche Presse-Agentur. 07/24/2009
- US in key envt meeting with Mekong countries AFP 23 Jul, 2009
- Hydropower projects in the pipeline Vientiane Times July 16, 2009
- Authors of report on dolphins will not face charges, official says Phnom Penh Post, 16 July 2009
- Dams Across the Mekong Could Trigger a ‘Water War’ IPS Jun 25, 2009
- Int'l study to begin to protect Mekong fish from dams AP. June 24, 2009
- Thai Prime Minister to Discuss Dam Construction on Mekong River VOA 24 June 2009
- Assault on the Mekong: ‘the worries are real’ says Thai activist VietNamNet Bridge. 24 June 2009
- Dam busters pressure Abhisit Bangkok Post. 19/06/2009
- World joins Mekong citizens in battle to stop dam building Viet Nam News. 19-06-2009
- Environmentalists press Mekong dams issue on ASEAN agenda DPA. 18 Jun 2009
- Coalition raises dam worries The Phnom Penh Post, 18 June 2009
- Thousands sign a Mekong River anti-dam petition Radio Australia. 18 June 2009
- Mekong citizens appeal to Thai PM against construction of dams Mizzima news, 18 June 2009
- Saving the Mekong The Phnom Penh Post. 18 June 2009
- Mekong River dolphins close to extinction Xinhuanet.18 June 2009
- Mekong River dolphins at risk of extinction, WWF says CNN 17 June 2009
- Mekong dolphins 'almost extinct' BBC 18 June 2009
- Polluted water endangers Mekong dolphins: WWF Reuters
- Mekong Citizens to Hand 15,000 Signature “Save the Mekong” Petition to Thai PM
- 25 countries endorse river action plan Bangkok Post. 23/05/2009
- The changing face of the Greater Mekong Sub-region Phnom Penh Post 28 April 2009
- MRC installs Mekong channel markers Vientiane Times April 21, 2009
- Mekong dam plans revived Bangkok Post 27/03/2009
- Upstream or downstream, we all have the same mother The Nation, March 26, 2009
- Save the Mekong Coalition Launch March 14th 2009 in Bangkok
- Opting For The Big Dam IPS News, 1 January 09
- 2008
- Myanmar shares ‘extraordinary’ biodiversity of Mekong: WWF Myanmar Times, Dec 22 - 28, 2008
- More than 1,000 new species found in Greater Mekong Vientiane Times December 20 , 2008
- Environmental Groups Oppose Construction of Proposed Dams on Mekong Mainstream VOA - 19/12/2008
- Yunnan's Xiaowan Hydropower Station started filling with water Xinhua Net. 18 December 2008
- New plant, animal species discovered Bangkok Post. 16 December 2008
- A Healthy Mekong River is Priceless By Carl Middleton, International Rivers
- Dam wrong The Phnom Penh Post. 27 November 2008
- Hydroelectric power project gathers pace in Xayaboury Vientiane Times November 27, 2008
- Opposition to Mekong Dams Overflows at Meet IPS News
- Lao dams muddying the waters The Phnom Penh Post. 18 Nov. 2008
- Electric utility delays new projects Bangkok Post, Nov. 11, 2008
- Villagers not happy with planned dam:
Ban Kum fears same fate as Pak Moon Bangkok Post. 3 Nov 08
- Luang Prabang hydro project targets 2016 completion Vientiane Times October 27, 2008
- Riverside households to relocate Vientiane Times, Khonesavanh Latsaphao September 30 , 2008
- Vietnam voices worry over Mekong hydropower Thanh Nien News (Vietnam). September 29, 2008
- Farmer struggles in aftermath of flooding Vientiane Times September 27, 2008
- Mekong fishermen anticipate tight lines Vientiane Times September 27, 2008
- Statement : Questioning the MRC’s “Sustainable hydropower development” 24 Sep 08 by The Rivers Coalition in Cambodia (RCC) and Thai People’s Network for Mekong (TPNM)
- FLOOD HIT: Mekhong river at its highest for 30 years The Nation August 14, 2008
- Dams threaten Siamese crocs The Phnom Penh Post. 11 Aug 08
- Democrat says Thai-Lao MOU on dam construction may violate charter National News Bureau August 5, 2008
- Residents warned of Mekong flood risk Vientiane Times August 7, 2008
- Water level of Mekong River in Mukdahan nears critical level National News Bureau, Public Relations Department of Thailand,
02 Aug 08
- Delays force Egat to cancel laos electricity deals The Nation, July 25, 2008
- China Helps Laos with Development Master Plan for North By Dara Baccam 09/07/2008
- Doubts over new hydroelectric dam The Mekong Times Friday July 4- Sunday July 6, 2008
- Chinese-funded hydro-dams bring hope and fear to Cambodia AFP 29 June 08
- Irrawaddy dolphin numbers take a dive The Phnom Penh Post. 27 June 08
- Lao dams may cast long shadow downstream Phnom Penh Post 12 June 08
- Destructive mega dreams Bangkok Post 12 June 08
- Academics in bid to stop Mekong plan The Nation May 29, 2008
- PM ‘misled public’ Bangkok Post 30 May 2008
- Samak to push for Mekong water diversion plan Bangkok Post 26 May 2008
- *Living with floods* Bangkok Post, 25 May 2008
- Cambodia seeks billions for dams Bangkok Post
- MAPPING THE MEKONG
Race against time to survey border line Bangkok Post. 27 April 2008.
- CAMBODIA: Dwindling Fish Stocks Threaten Food Security IPS News
- Sinking feeling South China Morning Post. Apr 08, 2008.
- In Mekong Delta, few know or worry about rising seas Bangkok Post 8 April 08
- World's Largest Catfish Species Threatened by Dam National Geographic News. April 8, 2008
- New rush to dam Mekong alarms environmentalists AFP 27 March 08
- Activists concerned over dams Bangkok Post 28 March 2008
- Critics damn plans for Mekong River AFP March 28, 2008
- Mekong River Commission Comes Under Fire The Cambodia Daily 28 March 2008
- GMS Summit to Hear Burmese PM’s Views on Environment Management Irrawaddy Online. 27 March 2008.
- CAMBODIA: Concerns Rise with Planned Lao Dam on Mekong Imaging Our Mekong
- Laos, Thailand cooperate in power project Vientiane Times, 26 March 2008
- Govt pressured to scrap dam projects Bangkok Post. 16 Mar 08
- Caution urged on water project plans Bangkok Post. 15 Mar 08
- ECONOMIC GROWTH SPURS CHANGES ALONG THE MEKONG RIVER BASIN MaximsNews Network 14/03/2008
- Shaking up modern myths in the Mekong The Nation March 13, 2008
- Govt plan to divert water from Mekong River draws support and
opposition Thai News Agency. 2 Mar 08
- Chinese dams may scupper Mekong water diversion plan Bangkok Post, 27 Feb 08
- Laos, Firm Agree on Mekong Dam Near Border The Cambodia Daily, 22 Feb 08
- Mega First Corp Bhd to build Don Sahong in Lao PDR 22 Feb 2008
- Budget sought for river water diversion studies Bangkok Post 1 Feb 08
- Samak's plan to divert Mekong water panned Bangkok Post, 5 Feb 08
- Megaprojects 'a top priority' for new govt : Big plans for diversion of water from Mekong Bangkok Post, 4 Feb 08
- Cambodia's biggest hydropower dams serious threats to people The Nation, 28 Jan 08
- 2007
- PetroVietnam arm to build Luang Prabang hydro project Vietnam News Agency. 21-12-07
- Survey to begin on Laos dam project Vietnam News Agency. 06-12-07
- Condemned by National Interests: Damming the Mekong River David Fullbrook | 17 Dec 2007 OpinionAsia
- Chinese firm seeks approval for hydro project on Mekong Vientiane Times, 13 Dec 07
- Yunnan-Guangdong Power Transfer to expand by building southern
transmission line 11 Dec 07
- Concerns Raised over Mekong Mainstream Dams The Cambodia Daily, 7 Dec 07
- Petrovietnam plans $1.7 bln power plant in Laos Reuters Oct 17, 2007
- Contract on survey to build Laos power plant signed VNA 03/12/2007
- The rush for hydropower South China Morning Post 1 Dec 07
- With six proposed dams threatening the sustainability of the Lower Mekong River, Cambodian civil society calls for the MRC to address its shortcomings Public Statement 16 November 2007
- Cambodia raps Laos over Mekong dams Bangkok Post (via DPA). 15 Nov 07.
- Dams may damage Mekong River; species in danger China Daily 15 Nov. 07
- Mekong River Commission Remiss - Activists Inter Press Service News Agency
- Mekong Commission blasted over river dams The Nation November 14, 2007
- Conservationists warn proposed dams could damage Mekong river The Associated Press. November 13, 2007
- Civic groups call Mekong Commission a failure DPA (via Bangkok Post). 13 November 2007.
- World must help protect vital Mekong river: activists AFP. 13 November 2007.
- Mekong River Commission fails to deliver, donors warned Earth Times 13 November 2007
- Groups Say Dams May Damage Mekong River By MICHAEL CASEY
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
- NGOs against Mekong dams Bangkok Post November 13, 2007
- China Make Move The Nation Nov 21, 2007
- Thai Dam on Mekong Could Have Dire Consequences The Cambodia Daily 07 Nov. 2007
- Letter to Mekong River Commission "MRC and hydropower dams on the lower Mekong mainstream" 12 Nov 07
- The Don Sahong Dam and the Irrawady Dolphin A science briet from WWF (PDF, 950 KB)
- The Don Sahong Dam and Mekong Fisheries - A Science Brief (PDF, 1MB)
- Don Sahong dam DOMINION POST MAGAZINE NEW ZEALAND section published on 6/7/2007
- The Memorandum of Understanding in BOT Item of Lao’s Paklay
Hydroelectric Power Project Signed Sinohydro Corporation. 2007-06-14
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