The Mekong - Sensitivity to change

Xayaburi Dam and the Fate of the Mekong

An overview of the pros and cons of the Xayaburi dam in Laos. Read more...

New Mekong Dam a Go, and a Blow to Megafishes?

An indepth examination of the impacts of dams along the Mekong. Read more...

Photos: Dams threaten Mekong River Megafishes

A photo gallery from the National Geographic exploring the impact of dams on the Mekong. Read more...

Why we shouldn't dam the worlds most productive river

Zeb Hogan from the National Geographic describes how changes to the Mekong River are likely to drive many of the mega fish found in the river to extinction. Read more...

Mekong countries at odds over Mega-dams

Kirk Herbetson explores relations between Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam

Environmental issues in the Greater Mekong

WWF outlines some of the greatest ecological issues in the Greater Mekong region including hydropower and infrastructure development, climate change, deforestation and degradation, wildlife trade. Read more...

Exploring the Mekong's Uncertain Future

Jeff Opperman writes a series of blogs about his trip along the MEkong, exploring the interconnected components of the environment and livelihoods of the people who liv

Hydropower development in the Greater Mekong

WWF examines how hydropower developments impact on sediment and nutrient transfer, impact on water flow and natural regulation, the relocation of loc

Mekong giant catfish

WWF explores threats to the Mekong giant catfish including dam developments, alterations to migration routes, dredging and over-fishing. Read more...

Irrawaddy dolphins in the Mekong

WWF explores the reasons that the Irrawaddy dolphin is threatened. Threats include pollutants, fishing, hydropower developments and ecosystem degradation. Read more...