Unfortunately, the diversity and prosperity of the river is at risk. Unsustainable construction, fishing and resource extraction are pushing the Mekong to the brink, with dams a particular issue.

This story appears in the May 2015 issue of National Geographic ... Dam construction on the lower Mekong is overseen, nominally, by the Mekong River Commission (MRC). Funded by international ...

In spite of many political obstacles, four southeast Asian nations helped by 14 others under UN auspices are engaged in thorough advance planning for a historic experiment in river development ...

Citizens stage a protest along the shores of the Mekong River in Thailand’s Chiang Rai ... be postponed for another 10 years without any issues.” Niwat Roykaew addresses citizens gathered ...

Mekong's Forgotten Fishes, a new report published by WWF and Global Water Center, in tandem with 24 other local, regional and global Mekong-based organizations, details the extraordinary variety of ...

This is the metadata section. Skip to content viewer section. AbstractHydropower development of the Mekong Basin is proceeding at an increasingly rapid pace. Hydropower has already affected the ...

The RV Tonle Pandaw, launching in November, will become the most exclusive all-suite ship on the river Mekong, Pandaw says ...

In our continuing quest to find countries and regions best seen on guided tours, we have added a most amazing river cruise to our travel lineup for 2026. Affectionally referred to as the “Mother of ...

Sue Perkins embarks on a life-changing, 3,000-mile journey up the Mekong, South East Asia's greatest river, exploring lives and landscapes on the point of dramatic change.

With its winning mix of culture, culinary experiences and rich history, there’s no match for the Mekong which, at 4,350 km (2,703 miles), is the longest river in south-east Asia. As well as ...

The China-backed Techo Funan Canal, which will connect the Mekong River to the country’s coast, has given rise to environmental and security concerns. The proposed Funan Techo Canal is set to ...