
In October 2023, the MRC considered hydrological limits for key wetland assets to be integrated into study 2 of the MRC proactive regional planning.
In October 2023, the affected communities successfully advocated for action regarding the collapse of the flooded forest at the Ramsar Site in Stung Treng province, leading the Mekong River Commission (MRC) to consider integrating hydrological limits for key wetland assets into study 2 of their proactive regional planning. The NGOF/RCC, along with its member organizations, has been working to empower riparian communities to document environmental changes in the Mekong River caused by upstream hydropower dams and express their concerns to the Mekong governments for appropriate mitigation measures.
The NGOF/RCC achieved significant progress through various activities.
· In February 2023, RCC participated in a meeting with MRC-DP, suggesting that the MRC provide a platform for local communities to share their research on transboundary issues during the 4th MRC International Conference.
· In April 2023, RCC coordinated a community representative to present her research findings on the collapsed flooded forest at the Ramsar Site during the conference's session on "Innovation for advancing gender equality and responsiveness to water resources management."
· Additionally, in October 2023, RCC took part in the 13th MRC Regional Stakeholder Forum, where the MRC Secretariat (MRCS) announced a study aimed at determining hydrological limits for key wetland assets of the Mekong River.