
Minimizing Ecosystem and Community Vulnerability in Cambodia to Lower Mekong Hydropower
Grantee Name: International Rivers Network
- Hotspot
- Indo-Burma
- Location
- Cambodia
- Amount
- $135,671
- Dates
- May 2020 – Mar 2023
- Keywords
- Biodiversity mainstreaming, Freshwater, Hydropower, Journalism/media, Policy/law, Ramsar site
Minimize the vulnerability of ecosystems and communities to existing and planned hydropower projects in the Mekong and 3S basins of Cambodia. Build a strong evidence base on dam impacts through participatory impact monitoring. Monitor and disseminate analysis on energy and development plans and policies, and opportunities for deployment of non-hydro renewable energy alternatives. Support engagement with hydropower dam proponents about impacts on biodiversity and livelihoods, and more sustainable alternatives.
6 Demonstrate scalable approaches for integrating biodiversity and ecosystem services into development planning in the priority corridors
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