Promoting Participatory Freshwater Species Management along the Phou Xieng Thong-Pha Taem Mekong in Lao People's Democratic Republic and Thailand

Maintain sustainable fish populations along a transboundary section of the Mekong River between Lao PDR and Thailand, by empowering local communities to better regulate fishing activities in key freshwater habitats. Establish fish conservation zones following a participatory co-management approach. Forge stronger community engagement in conservation action by promoting a participatory use assessment of aquatic resources.