Tag: MRC

Open Letter from Save the Mekong Coalition to MRC Development Partners

In advance of the Mekong River Commission’s Informal Donor Meeting this week, the Save the Mekong Coalition writes the open letter to express serious and ongoing concern over the outstanding issues and questions surrounding hydropower dam construction on the mainstream of the Mekong River.

The Coalition calls on Mekong River Commission developments partners to:

  • Renew their calls to the MRC to effect the release of the current designs for the Xayaburi dam and clarification of the status of the Prior Consultation process for the Don Sahong Dam;
  • Require reform of the MRC’s procedures before any further project is commenced, including requirements for comprehensive assessments and release of information, meaningful public participation and the transparent resolution of disputes;
  • Reconsider their support to the MRC if it remains unable to fulfil the purpose of ensuring adherence to the spirit and principles of the 1995 Mekong Agreement.

The Open Letter: English, Thai versions, and Vietnamese news on the letter (updated).

Panel Discussion for 2nd MRC Summit – Open to the public on 4 April

The Second MRC Summit will be organized on 5th April 2014 in Ho Chi Minh City, following the consensus made by heads of MRC member states in the first Summit in Hua Hin in 2010.  This quadrennial event demonstrates the highest level of political commitment to the implementation of the Mekong Agreement. The Second Summit will focus the discussions of MRC state leaders on progress of implementation of the Hua Hin Declaration, among other importants issues. There are also a number of other high-level events organized before the Summit, including an international conference, MRC Joint Committee meeting, and MRC Council meeting.

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The panel discussion “The Journey from Hua Hin to Ho Chi Minh City and Future of the Mekong River” is open to the public, especially media, to join and share with speakers their views and comments.

For more information, please click here >>

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