Sustainable Mekong Research Network

Like the river that binds its six nations, SUMERNET nourishes a growing community of researchers committed to accelerating the implementation of policies that foster greater sustainability within the Mekong basin.  Through collaboration in applied policy research, capacity building, fundraising and outreach SUMERNET works to expand the knowledge base available to decision makers guiding development in the region. With a focus toward helping nations meet the Millennium Development Goals established by the United Nations, SUMERNET addresses a broad portfolio of issues. From improved understanding of ecosystem services, the preservation of local livelihoods, transboundary development to energy and climate change adaptation concerns, SUMERNET works to be at the forefront of the research needs for the Future of the Mekong and its people.

Highlights

  • Feeding into Earth Summit Water Dialogue
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    As world leaders prepare for Rio+20, the United Nations
    Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de
    Janeiro this June, Sumernet representatives are joining
    leaders from the Mekong region in a three-day lead-up
    meeting sponsored by the Mekong River Commission in
    Phuket, Thailand. Dubbed Mekong2Rio, beginning 1 May.













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  • Sumernet on BBC Vietnam
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    BBC Vietnamese Service Producer/Reporter Le Nguyen
    attended SUMERNET Annual Meeting and Policy Forum
    between January 11 and 13 2012 and interviewed
    SUMERNET researchers on different aspects of
    sustainable development in the Mekong Subregion
    in the context of ASEAN Economic Community 2015.

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