Valuing the Mekong’s Seasonal Wetlands
Wetlands are more than a meeting of land and water – they are complex - Read More…
Ecosystem services
Climate Change and Development
Fisheries and culture
Freshwater biodiversity
Freshwater protected areas
Ecosystem Services
Healthy rivers provide many valuable services that support healthy communities. The Mekong River offers fresh water for human uses, plants and wildlife for food and materials, irrigation for abundant farming, and a basis for rich cultural traditions and tourism opportunities. Assigning value to these and other benefits of nature is important for making decisions about water resources in the Mekong Basin.
