Mekong Forum 2025
BACKGROUND The Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS)—comprising Cambodia, China (Yunnan Province and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region), Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Viet Nam—has long been a cornerstone of economic vitality and integration in Southeast Asia. Over recent decades, its development has been shaped by deepening connectivity, expanding trade, and a shared commitment to sustainable growth, resilience, …
Regional Consultation Workshop on “Strategic Directions for the Mekong Institute in Addressing Global Issues Impacting the Greater Mekong Region
CONTEXT Contemporary global challenges including climate change, economic and workforce disruptions, technological and industrial shifts, and socio-economic disparities pose significant threats to sustainable development in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS). While progress is being made in regional development from the efforts of regional development cooperations in the GMS, a comparison of the available data shows …
Lancang-Mekong Clean Energy Development Forum
BACKGROUND As the world moves into 2025, the urgency of transitioning to clean energy has never been greater. Despite progress in renewable energy deployment, global efforts remain insufficient to meet the 1.5°C climate target. To bridge this gap, renewable energy capacity must triple to 11.2 TW by 2030, energy efficiency improvements must double, and climate …
10th Anniversary of ASEAN Climate Resilience Network (ASEAN-CRN): “Celebrating a Decade of Enhanced Regional Cooperation for Sustainable Agriculture Future”
Background The ASEAN Climate Resilience Network (ASEAN-CRN) was established in 2014 by the ASEAN Technical Working Group on Agriculture (ATWGARD) as a vital platform for regional collaboration on climate-smart agriculture (CSA). This network was created in response to the urgent need for ASEAN Member States (AMS) to enhance their adaptive capacities in the agriculture sector, …