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Protecting the Biological Diversity of the Mekong River
Grantee Name: 
International Rivers Network
HOTSPOT
Indo-Burma
AMOUNT
US$206,000
DATES
Apr 2010
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Jun 2013
Stats
Project Overview Overview
CEPF Strategic Direction Strategy
HOTSPOT
Indo-Burma
AMOUNT
US$206,000
DATES
Apr 2010
-
Jun 2013

Support and strengthen networks of civil society groups working to protect rivers and help them to engage in a coordinated manner to keep the mainstream of the Mekong River free flowing. Undertake high-quality research to inform policymakers about the environmental and social impacts of proposed dams and raise public awareness about the values of a free-flowing Mekong River.

Strategic Direction: 3 Engage key actors in reconciling biodiversity conservation and development objectives, with a particular emphasis on the Northern Limestone Highlands and Mekong River and its major tributaries