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This Research and Policy Forum on 30 May will provide a platform for both researchers and practitioners from the Lancang–Mekong Region to exchange knowledge and experiences on various interconnected issues related to water insecurity.
Graphic: SUMERNET.
The forum will assess the current state of knowledge and emerging perspectives that can inform coherent policy-making addressing water insecurity to improve the sustainability and well-being of all in the Lancang–Mekong region. It aims to become a platform to encourage policymakers, researchers, and practitioners to analyse regional policy priorities in relation to the current and emerging environmental issues on water insecurity in the Lancang–Mekong area.
The SUMERNET Research and Policy forum has the following objectives:
1. To facilitate knowledge exchange among academics, practitioners, and policymakers in the Lancang–Mekong Region on addressing water insecurity in the region.
2. To identify policy priorities on water insecurity in the Lancang–Mekong Region.
3. To identify relevant knowledge generated from collaborative research and actions and its potential policy applications in the Lancang–Mekong Region.
4. To highlight effective policy engagement strategies for real impacts.
All participants are encouraged to participate onsite but online participation is also possible.
If you wish to join the event on 30 May virtually, please visit the link below.
Program / SUMERNET brings together research and policy partners to engage with water insecurity in the Mekong Region.
Perspective / Collaborative and multi-benefit approaches with nature-based solutions can help build a resilient, equitable water future for the Mekong Region.
Past event / SEI Asia will be leading the panel discussion on youth leadership at Mekong-Lancang Cooperation Week 2026 on 25 March.
Past event / SEI’s Senior Research Fellow Thanapon Piman will contribute to the session at the World Water Day 2026 event on 23 March.
