WHAT IS THE MRC DOING ABOUT THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE MEKONG BASIN?
The MRC Climate Change and Adaptation Initiative (CCAI) is a collaborative regional effort of MRC Member Countries that will support the countries in adapting to the new challenges posed by climate change in the Lower Mekong Basin. The initiative works by: • Understanding Climate Change in the Lower Mekong Basin: through research, climate and sophisticated hyrdro-meterological modelling to predict where potential severe impacts may occur • Adopting a Basin-wide, Integrated Approach: The main focus of this regional initiative is the basin wide integrated approach consistent with Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) and the MRC 1995 Agreement. The CCAI will focus initially on the basin-wide level, addressing basin wide and trans-boundary issues and the sectors for which it has a mandate and experience, as reflected in the different programmes of the MRC. • Working with partners: In the region, there are several international organizations, NGOs, and government agencies that are wo
