Hasty hydropower critiqued
Less than a week after Laos declared its “sovereign right” to develop hydropower regardless of neighbouring countries’ objections, the Lower Mekong Initiative (LMI) gathered an “extraordinary meeting” to stress the importance of sustainable waterways. During the two-day discussions in Pakse, Laos which concluded yesterday, the US took aggressive steps to steer the region away from hasty hydropower development. … USAID’s newly announced Sustainable Mekong Energy Initiative will encourage Mekong governments “to develop programs that will redirect their investments to innovations in renewable energy and other sources that do not harm the environment”, according to Secretary Kerry. …
Laignee Barron
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