Water security in the Mekong Region: Looking to the future

The Mekong region is currently facing multiple environmental challenges that, compounded by the effects of climate change, are undermining the region's sustainable development and further delaying nations from achieving SDG targets. To encourage discussions on these issues, the Institute for Human Studies and SUMERNET Young Professionals will co-organize a seminar on the topic "Water Security in the Mekong Region: Looking to the Future".

Objectives

• To exchange successes and challenges on issues relating to water security and sustainable development
• To explore the role of young professionals in addressing these issues

About the hosts 

The Institute of Human Studies (IHS) 

The Institute of Human Studies is a research institute of the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (a government agency) based in Hanoi, Vietnam. IHS functions in studies of theoretical and practical issues on human development, human security, and human rights; providing scientific grounds for the formulation of guidelines, strategies, plans, and social policies in Vietnam; providing consultation, education, and training services for the human resource development of the country. 

SUMERNET Young Professionals (SYP) 

SYP is part of the Sustainable Mekong Research Network (SUMERNET) Programme, and its Secretariat is hosted by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI Asia) in Bangkok, Thailand. SYP’s mission is to engage young professionals of all genders in the Mekong Region and beyond on today's critical issues (e.g., water security) and contribute to a more sustainable Mekong future for all.

Language

The seminar will provide simultaneous English and Vietnamese translation.

Participation

• Onsite: Conference room B at Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences, No. 1 Lieu Giai Street, Hanoi, Vietnam. If you wish to attend onsite, please register here.
• Online: Please register via Zoom link here.