Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS)

The Nam Theun 2 is a 1070 MW hydropower plant on Nam Theun river in Lao PDR. 95% of the power produced by the plant is exported to Thailand and the rest are consumed locally. Revenues from the power plant are used by the government of Lao PDR to help reduce poverty in the country. Photo: ADB

Lao PDR Highlights Dam Safety as Electricity Export Grows

As the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) increases its electricity exports, the country is prioritizing safety improvement of its dams. A committee comprising local and foreign experts will conduct dam safety inspections, according to news by the Laotian Times. The Government is also implementing new safety measures and standards.

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Countries Undertake Assessment of Plastic Pollution in the Mekong River

Government officials and university researchers from Cambodia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR), Thailand, and Viet Nam will work together to examine plastic waste leakage into the Mekong River system. The aim is to understand the current state of plastic pollutants in the region and offer policy recommendations to address the challenges.

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Joint Statement from 23rd GMS Ministerial Conference

This is the joint statement issued at the 23rd GMS Ministerial Conference held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on 18 November 2019.

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Cambodia’s Road Map for Sustainable Development: The National Environment Strategy and Action Plan

Cambodia’s national environment plan provides the country with a road map for achieving many of its Sustainable Development Goals.

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23rd Annual Meeting of the GMS Working Group on Environment

This is the summary of proceedings from the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Greater Mekong Subregion Working Group on Environment (WGE AM-23) held in Siem Reap, Cambodia on 12 July 2017.

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Germany, EU Support Cross-Border Water Cooperation in the Greater Mekong Subregion

Germany and the European Union have renewed their support to strengthen transboundary water cooperation in the Greater Mekong Subregion.

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Greater Mekong Subregion Core Environment Program: 10 Years of Cooperation

This publication highlights how the Greater Mekong Subregion Core Environment Program has contributed to sustainable development over the last decade.

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Projecting Industrial Pollution in the Greater Mekong Subregion

Applying the Industrial Pollution Projection System is an important first step toward mainstreaming pollution concerns into strategic planning in the Greater Mekong Subregion.

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Cambodia, Lao PDR Step Up Cooperation on Fisheries

Cambodia and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic have agreed to strengthen joint efforts to fight illegal fishing practices and increase fish stock in the Mekong-Sekong basin.