Russian Key to the Mekong River

... Cambodian government refused to build two dams—in Sambor and Stung Treng; however, China continues to build several mega-dams, Laos plans to build 54 hydroelectric power plants on the Mekong and its tributaries, and the Vietnamese government has decided ... ... implementation of the “Water, Climate and Development for Southeast Asia” program, whose stated goals are integration of water security, support for the countries of Southeast Asia in adapting to the new climate regime and poverty reduction. The partnership’s ...