Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Strengthening Public Participation and Biodiversity in Mekong Hydropower Planning and Development

Grantee Name: International Rivers Network

Hotspot: Indo-Burma
Location: Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Viet Nam
Amount: $149,996
Dates: Mar 2023 – Sep 2025
Keywords: Biodiversity mainstreaming, Freshwater, Hydropower, Indigenous People, Policy/law

Monitor and analyze energy development plans and policies that have a bearing on the construction of Lower Mekong mainstream dams, and promote deployment of non-hydro alternatives. Engage hydropower developers and financiers to better integrate biodiversity and community concerns into planned projects. Engage the media to amplify community and civil society voices and inform public debate on Mekong dams and alternatives.

Strategic Direction : 6 Demonstrate scalable approaches for integrating biodiversity and ecosystem services into development planning in the priority corridors

Strengthening Public Participation and Biodiversity in Mekong Hydropower Planning and Development

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