First summit of the Mekong River Commission: 'Transboundary water resources management in a changing world'
The Summit, which is the first of its kind, will gather together regional political leaders and a range of experts in the field of integrated water resources management. It will serve to strengthen regional cooperation between Member Countries, Dialogue Partners and civil society at large in this important area.
This event marks the 15th Anniversary of the Mekong River Commission and will serve to reaffirm at the highest level, political commitment of Member Countries to the mission of the MRC. It will aim to reaffirm the continued good relationships that the organization has with Dialogue Partners the People's Republic of China and the Union of Myanmar; and discuss a range of challenges and opportunities facing the Mekong Basin today, especially the long-term effects of Climate Change and the role of River Basin organisations in poverty alleviation.
A two-day International Conference will precede the Summit.