River at Risk: Modeling and Monitoring the Potential Impacts of Large-Scale Disruptions to the Hydrological Cycles of the Mekong River Basin on Biodiversity and Natural Systems
Grantee Name: University of Canterbury
- Hotspot
- Indo-Burma
- Location
- Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Amount
- $298,889
- Dates
- Jun 2010 – Mar 2013
- Keywords
- Freshwater, Hydropower, Research
Demonstrate and quantify the potential impacts of large-scale disruptions to hydrological cycles of the Mekong River and its major tributaries under currently proposed development scenarios. Positively influence the decision-making process that is currently underway regarding hydropower development, through direct engagement with key stakeholders in the formulation of alternative development scenarios to reduce impacts on biodiversity and natural systems.
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
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