Thursday October 3, 2024
SEI —
Hosted by the Stockholm Environment Institute Asia Centre (SEI Asia), in partnership with Chulalongkorn University’s Social Research Institute, and supported by Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Swedish Embassy through the Sustainable Mekong Research Network (SUMERNET), the Mekong Environmental Resilience Week 2024 will convene policymakers, researchers, civil society representatives, and development practitioners from across the Mekong subregion and Southeast Asia.
Southeast Asia is at the frontline of climate change impacts, grappling with rising sea levels, biodiversity loss, and socioeconomic vulnerabilities. The Mekong River, a critical resource for over 70 million people, faces increasing challenges that require immediate and coordinated action to ensure environmental and economic sustainability.
“The Mekong subregion is at a crossroads,” said Niall O’Connor, Centre Director, SEI Asia. “There are critical challenges in water, energy, and climate governance. This event is an essential opportunity for stakeholders to showcase inspiring solutions and to collaborate on creating robust, adaptive policies that can drive sustainable development in the region.”
Australia remains a committed partner in the subregion, supporting local and regional organisations to produce high-quality, inclusive, and policy-relevant research.