Regional Meeting on Updating the Progress of the Development of the Mekong Basin Atlas and Interactive Map Platform (November 17, 2022)

Ho Chi Minh: Mr. Chheang Hong, Director of the Information and Knowledge Management Department of the General Secretariat of the Cambodia National Mekong Committee, together with a working group from the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology, Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction and The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) participated in the Regional Meeting on updating the progress of the development of the Mekong Basin Atlas and Interactive Map platform. The Meeting was chaired by Dr. Anoulak Kittikhoun, Chief Executive Officer of the MRC Secretariat, Working Groups of the MRC member countries, international consultant and the MRC Secretariat. The objective of the meeting are to present the background, status, progress, and the next step of the project and to receive the feedback and suggestions for further improvement of the WMS....

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Regional Consultation Meeting on Implementation of Two Pilot Projects to Test Coordinated Operations and Cooperation (November 15, 2022)

Vang Vieng: Cambodia working group comes from Ministry of Mine and Energy, Electricity of Cambodia (EDC) and Cambodia National Mekong Committee participated in regional consultation meeting on implementation of two pilot projects to test coordinated operations and cooperation arrangements for major water infrastructure and was attended by member countries, MRCS and national consultants and international experts. The objectives of the meeting are: 1. To inform the refresh member country understanding of the scope of the two pilot projects and timeline. 2. Provide member countries the opportunity to discuss their water infrastructure operational risks and critical locations and issues. 3. To present and gain member country input on the draft Inception Report including methodology, data/IT requirement, governance, timeline and next steps to carry out the work of two pilot projects; and 4. Review the data and information collected by the national cons...

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Regional Workshop on the Results of the Wet Season Piloting of the MRC RPM Protocols (November 15, 2022)

Vientiane: Cambodia working group comes from Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology, Fisheries Administration and Cambodia National Mekong Committee participated in regional workshop on the results of the wet season piloting of the MRC RPM protocols and was attended by member countries, MRCS, International experts, UNEP and GIZ. The objectives of the workshop are: 1. Review and discuss on the results of the wet season piloting of the MRC RPM protocols; and 2. Sharing knowledge and lesson learned with member countries on the results of the wet season piloting....

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National Working Session on (MASAP) Mainstreaming and Transboundary Adaptation Project (November 15, 2022)

Siemreap: Cambodia National Mekong Committee (CNMC) had conducted a National Working Session on “MASAP Mainstreaming and Transboundary Adaptation Project” under the Chairmanship and leading the discussion by H. E. Mr. So Sophort, Secretary General of CNMC, which participated by CNMCS relevant officers; relevant line agencies officers, including MoE, MOWRAM, MAFF, TSA, MPWT, and NCDM, National Consultant, and MRC Secretariat Experts. The Objectives of the Meeting are (1) to discuss and seek comments on the draft concept note of the transboundary adaptation project (Mekong Delta project) and (2) to discuss and seek comments on the MASAP mainstreaming into the national/ subnational drought management activities. The Meeting had reviewed, discussed, and commented on: The draft Concept note of the project: Water use efficiency, flood and drought management to ensure water security in the Mekong Delta under climate change and sea level rise conditions; and The MASA...

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National Consultation Meeting on the Draft Technical Report of the Joint Study on the Changing Pattern of Hydrological (November 15, 2022)

Kampong Cham: H.E Mr. Te Navuth, Permanent Vice- Chairman of Cambodia National Mekong Committee (CNMC), chaired a National Consultation Meeting on the Draft Technical Report of the Joint Study on the Changing Pattern of Hydrological Conditions of the Lancang-Mekong River Basin and Adaption Strategies with participation of representatives of relevant ministries and agencies including MOWRAM, MAFF, MOE, MPWT, MME, TSA, and the CNMC General Secretariat. The Meeting’s objectives is to present, discuss and seek comments and suggestions for a common understanding of the Technical Report of the Joint Study from all relevant line agencies and the National Technical Working Group....

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