Sustainable Development of Rice and Water Resources in Mainland Southeast Asia and Mekong River Basin

This book examines rice and water resources security in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam, focusing on the Mekong River as a source of cooperation and conflict. It analyzes the impacts of climate change, El Nino and La Nina, and dam construction on water resources and rice productivity. It also assesses the role of the Mekong River Commission and regional cooperation frameworks. It explores China's emerging role in promoting Lancang-Mekong cooperation to develop the Mekong River Basin's water and rice security.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 148 pages
Publication date: 30 January 2019
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This comprehensive book delves into the critical issue of rice and water resources security in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam, which are countries sharing the international Mekong River. The Mekong River, as a source of both regional cooperation and conflict, plays a pivotal role in the lives of these nations. The book provides a detailed examination of the topography, population, economy, rice production, and rice trade of these four riparian countries. It also analyzes the profound impacts of climate change, El Nino and La Nina, and the construction of Mekong mainstream dams on water resources and rice productivity.

In addition, the publication assesses the crucial role of the Mekong River Commission, a river basin organization responsible for sustainable development and water resource management in the Mekong. It explores regional cooperation frameworks such as the Lower Mekong Initiative and the Mekong-Japan Summit, which aim to foster collaboration and address shared challenges.

Furthermore, the book delves into the emerging role of China in promoting the Lancang-Mekong cooperation between China, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam. This cooperation holds the potential to shape the future water and rice security of the region. By examining the historical, political, and economic dynamics of the Mekong River Basin, the book offers valuable insights into the complex challenges and opportunities facing these nations.

Overall, this book is a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and stakeholders interested in understanding the dynamics of rice and water resources security in the Mekong River Basin. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the region's challenges and opportunities, and offers insights into the potential for regional cooperation and sustainable development.

Weight: 198g
Dimension: 155 x 234 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811354427
Edition number: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018