The Mekong Institute (MI) extends its deepest sympathies to the people of Myanmar and Thailand following the catastrophic 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday, March 28, 2025. The earthquake, the strongest to hit Myanmar in over a century, sent tremors rippling across the region, reaching neighboring Thailand and China[1] This tragic event has already …

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China Hosts National Consultation on MI’s New Strategic Plan Kunming, China — March 27, 2025: In a vibrant display of regional cooperation, China hosted a high-level national consultation in Kunming, Yunnan Province, bringing together 44 key stakeholders to chart the future direction of the Mekong Institute (MI). The consultation marked a crucial milestone in the …

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Phnom Penh, Cambodia – March 21, 2025 – The Mekong Institute (MI), under Cambodia’s chairmanship of the MI Council, convened a pivotal National Consultation Workshop to review the progress of its current Strategic Plan 2021–2025 and gather stakeholder input for crafting the upcoming Strategic Plan 2026–2030. Attended by 31  representatives from government agencies, civil society, …

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In preparation for climate negotiations at the 30th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP30) in Brazil, 16 Asia-Pacific countries[1] convened in Bangkok, Thailand, to accelerate the development and implementation of NDC 3.0, ensuring agrifood systems are fully integrated into climate commitments. Held from March 5 to 7, 2025, the Advancing Climate Ambition in …

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What is the Call About?The MekongSustain Project is a two-year initiative (September 2024 – August 2026) aimed at enhancing the capacity of companies and suppliers in the automotive, textile, agriculture, and food processing sectors across Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Viet Nam. The project focuses on improving ESG performance—particularly in decarbonization—to boost business competitiveness …

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