The Mekong River Basin (briefing)

A brief introducing the Mekong River. The Mekong begins in China and flows through Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia before emptying into the South China Sea. This paper describes the Mekong River Basin and future challenges such as population growth, the demand for food and water, and how the climate effects the region. The Mekong River Commission is responsible for addressing the problems facing the region.