Fish conservation in Luang Prabang

Nestled at the confluence of the Mekong and Khan rivers, Luang Prabang is a UNESCO World Heritage site celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Yet, beneath its serene facade lies a pressing environmental issue: the decline of fish populations and aquatic biodiversity. In response to this challenge, the establishment of fish conservation areas has emerged as a vital initiative, promising both ecological sustainability and enhanced community well-being … 

This story was written by Patithin Phetmeuangphuan as a part of MTT media-research collaboration fellowship and was published in the Vientiane Times: Fish conservation in Luang Prabang 

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MTT media-research collaboration fellowship 

In January 2025, SEI’s Mekong Thought Leadership and Think Tanks Network Program (MTT) awarded six “media-research collaboration fellowships”, each worth up to US$ 3,400 (AUD 5,000), to selected journalists and multimedia producers from the countries of the Mekong Region for environmental reporting. 

During the fellowship from January to December 2025, the media grantees have produced a range of stories, blogs, and short films on diverse environmental issues in the Mekong Region. The outputs were produced in collaboration with the MTT-affiliated researchers in the Mekong Region. The media grantees also organized a series of trainings and collaborative learning sessions for the MTT researchers in order to build the researchers’ capacity in multimedia and media engagement. 

The media-research partnership fund is coordinated by SEI Asia with the generous support of DFAT, Government of Australia.