WWF - Living Mekong Programme publications

New guidelines for NGO action published in Lao PDR

2007-05-30

To expand partnerships in ecoregion conservation and support improved field-based conservation, the WWF Lao Country Programme, in conjunction with Concern Worldwide, has produced a set of environmental guidelines for development non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working in priority ecoregions in Lao PDR.

Titled "Securing Livelihoods and Conserving Nature's Resources in Lao PDR", these guidelines contain a step by step process based on the project management cycle and enable NGOs to identify possible environmental problems, as well as find solutions which can be incorporated into their existing activities.

This includes everything from restricting livestock to access of certain waterways to integrated pest management regimes. Furthermore, the guidelines also look at minimizing environmental impacts NGOs may have in their own offices, from modifying the use of unsustainable transport to reducing the use of air-conditioners and paper.

With support from the Russell E. Train Education for Nature Programme, training is being offered to international NGOs which can be tailored to specific project needs. It will also target local non-profit associations, equivalent to local NGOs, to strengthen their work in Lao PDR.

It is hoped that most of the 30 international NGOs working within Lao PDR will take advantage of this opportunity. If WWF can influence action of NGOs at the grassroots level, there is potential for a much broader impact and expansion to action at national and international levels in large organizations.

WWF Lao PDR hopes to support the integration of environmental consideration in NGO and non-profit association projects helping to increase the longevity of projects, and thus alleviate poverty through a healthier environment.

The guidelines will be published in the Lao language, and will be available for download from the Lao INGO website (www.directoryofngos.org ) and the WWF Greater Mekong website (www.panda.org/greatermekong).

For further information:
Camilla Osborn, Environmental Networking Officer
WWF Lao PDR
camilla.osborn@wwfgreatermekong.org

Environmental Criteria for Hydropower Development in the Mekong Region

2007-03-01

Executive Summary

This volume outlines the technical basis and background information to the formulation of follow up activities conducted by the consulting team for the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Mekong River Commission (MRC), SENSA-SIDA and World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) on environmental criteria for hydropower development in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS).

Aspects considered are presented under three broad themes: the current status of hydropower development in the GMS, the planning and policy context for hydropower in the GMS and environmental criteria used in the region and internationally for hydropower development.

The Mekong Messenger – A special shareholder edition of the WWF Greater Mekong's

2007-02-28

On the occasion of the PIA shareholders' meeting in Vientiane in February 2007, WWF
Greater Mekong produced a special printed edition of the programme's quarterly
newsletter, called The Mekong Messenger.

The Mekong Messenger contains the latest and most exciting news and stories on WWF
conservation work in the region.

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You can download printed edition PDF file or a zipped file (containing JPG and smaller than PDF)

Mekong Giant Catfish factsheet

2005-07-13

List of Threatened Mekong Species

2005-04-27

A list of threatened aquatic or "heavily aquatic habitat dependant" (e.g. including waterbirds) species found in the Mekong Basin.

Species are listed according to taxanomic groups, showing the global threat status and the Mekong countries of known distribution.

Cambodian Mekong Dolphin Conservation Strategy

2005-04-27

Endorsed and adopted by the Cambodian Government's Department of Fisheries, this document forms the framework of the Cambodian Mekong Dolphin Conservation Project jointly supported by WWF, WCS and MWBP.

The strategy details and prioritises actions needed to protect the Mekong Irrawaddy dolphins (90% of the remaining population lives within Cambodia).

CMDCP Activities Report - February and March 2005

2005-04-27

Combined activities/progress report for the Cambodian Mekong Dolphin Conservation Project for February and March 2005. Future reports will be produced on a monthly basis.

Asia Pacific Ecoregion Big Wins Update

2005-03-11

Experiences from the WWF: Ta Trach Reservoir Mitigation and Options Assessment

2004-11-29

The Mekong River

2002-10-29