Environment

Countries
4403

Beneficiaries

Partners
1

Country

8

Projects

Overview

The Mekong-ROK Cooperation Fund aims to promote regional sustainability by addressing climate change and environmental concerns. It focuses on cross-sector cooperation to combat air, water, and land pollution, reduce the effects of floods, droughts, and saltwater intrusion, and promote environmentally friendly technologies.

The framework aims to strengthen the Mekong region's resilience by promoting low-GHG transportation and the development of e-mobility ecosystems. Furthermore, it promotes the use of electric vehicles (EVs) and develops low-carbon emission rules in the transportation sector. The plan of action strongly supports biodiversity protection, green industries, and green cities while encouraging collaboration in areas such as energy efficiency, circular economy, and sustainable consumption.

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Priority Sectors

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Water Resources Management: Flowing Together

Cooperate in water resources management, ensuring a harmonious flow that sustains the region's communities and ecosystems.

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Disaster Management: Prepared for Tomorrow

Collaborate in disaster management, standing prepared to face natural hazards and protect our communities.

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Sustainable Management of Natural Resources: Guardian of Nature

Cooperate in the sustainable management of natural resources, acting as guardians of the region's biodiversity.

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Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation: Adapting to Thrive

Mitigate and adapt to climate change, fostering practices that allow the Mekong to thrive amidst environmental challenges.

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Sustainable Transport and Logistics: Moving Sustainably

Promote sustainable transport and logistics, moving towards a future where every journey contributes to environmental sustainability.

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ESG in Production Sectors: Ethical Progress

Promote Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices in production sectors, fostering ethical progress.

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Green Infrastructure for Climate Resilience: Building Resilient Futures

Develop green infrastructure to enhance climate resilience, building a foundation for resilient and sustainable futures.

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Traditional Knowledge in Natural Resources Management: Wisdom in Action

Apply traditional knowledge in natural resources management, weaving the wisdom of the past into sustainable practices.

List of Projects

Guidelines and certification for green buildings in Cambodia...

The construction sector plays significant role in satisfying the basic social and physical needs of people in terms of providing buildings for accommodation and business or services. With the growing population in cities of Cambodia, there is no doubt that the demand for housing is undeniably high. Cambodias largest energy consumption sector, accounting for 52% of the total consumption in 2017. In the same year, residential and commercial buildings consumed 77% of the final electricity.

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Livelihood Development for Sustainable Forest Governance in Northern Laos...

The Livelihood Development for Sustainable Forest Governance in Laos is being implemented by the REDD+ Division, Department of Forestry, and Ministry of Agriculture.

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Promotion of Innovative Rainwater For Drinking (RFD) System as a Sustainable Water Supply in Rural S...

Due to the rapid growth of population, climate change and environmental pollution, clean water

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Enhancing Community and Small-scale Water Resource Management in the Mekong Region (ECSWRM)...

The X-Water Project of Lao PDR selected two research areas, namely Nathong village, Phatang village, and Phahom village in Vangvieng District, Vientiane province.

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Water Data Utilization and Capacity Building in the Mekong Region

ASEAN has strengthened efforts to resolve the development gap through the & #39;Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity (MPAC) 2025 and the Initiative for ASEAN Integration (IAI) work plan. In addition, a new direction of international cooperation has been proposed with the adoption of the United Nations & #39; Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015 and the signing of the Paris Agreement to combat climate change and adapt to its effects.

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Capacity Building on Circular Economy, Resource and Energy Efficiency for Productivity and Sustainability of Cassava Chain to High Value Products: Cassava Root, Native Starch and Biogas in Mekong Countries

Cassava is an economically important crop for the countries in the Mekong region. Considerable trade in cassava and cassava products occurs between these countries. As it is usually grown on a small scale, many farming family’s livelihood depending upon this crop. The value of cassava exports for both Vietnam and Thailand in 2017 were roughly US$1 billion each.

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Developing of climate-related disaster hazard zoning map and Enhancing the salinity intrusion monitoring network in Can Tho city

Saline intrusion and climate change-related natural risks have been being occurred increasingly serious in many countries of Mekong region, especially countries in the lower Mekong River.

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Impact Stories

Harvesting from the Skies: Transforming Rural Schools with Innovative Rainwater Drinking Systems

10-May-2024

Due to the rapid growth of population, climate change and environmental pollution, clean water resources have become limited, seriously affecting people’s wellbeing, especially in the rural areas. As water, inequalitie...

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Transforming Rice Straw into Opportunity: A Sustainable Solution for Vietnam and Cambodia

26-Apr-2024

Discover how Vietnam and Cambodia are tackling rice farming challenges. Climate change, labor shortages, and burning rice straw pose serious threats. But with the Rice Straw-Based Circular Economy for Improved Biodiversi...

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