Political Interests Dam(n)ing The Mekong

Mark Zeitoun, Professor of Water Security, University of East Anglia

22-Mar-21 07:37

Political Interests Dam(n)ing The Mekong

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In conjunction with World Water Day, we turn our attention to the disputed Mekong River Basin, where population growth, low rainfall, and relentless dam-building has placed a stranglehold on the resource-rich Mekong River, which runs from China all the way down through Thailand. Lives and livelihoods depend on the preservation of the Mekong - yet will political interests win out? We speak to Mark Zeitoun, Professor of Water Security at the University of East Anglia, for more insight.

Produced by: Lyn Mak

Presented by: Lyn Mak, Noelle Lim, Roshan Kanesan

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Tags: world water day, mekong river basin, water security, china, thailand,

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