Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

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.

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

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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

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