First MRC Mekong River Summit
1-5 April 2010, Hua Hin, Thailand
 
The MRC is proud to announce the Mekong River Summit, to take place
from 1-5 April 2010 in Hua Hin, Thailand.
 
The Summit, which is the first of its kind, will gather together
regional political leaders and a range of experts in the field of
integrated water resources management. It will serve to strengthen
regional cooperation between Member Countries, Dialogue Partners and
civil society at large in this important area.
 
This event marks the 15th Anniversary of the Mekong River Commission
and will serve to reaffirm at the highest level, political commitment
of Member Countries to the mission of the MRC. It will aim to reaffirm
the continued good relationships that the organization has with
Dialogue Partners the People's Republic of China and the Union of
Myanmar; and discuss a range of challenges and opportunities facing
the Mekong Basin today, especially the long-term effects of Climate
Change and the role of River Basin organisations in poverty
alleviation.
 
A two-day International Conference will precede the Summit.
 
Information
http://www.mrcmekong.org/MRC_news/Mekong-summit/First-MRC-Summit_2009.pdf