I.
Introduction
1. Background: WI organizes wetlands conservation projects and
coordinates wetlands research programs; research and technical information is
the basis of its work. WI was created in 1996 by the integration of the Asian
Wetland Bureau, the International Waterfowl and Wetlands Research Bureau, and Wetlands
for the America. The office for the Lower Mekong Basin Program, based in Phnom
Penh, was officially opened in mid 1997 and has since then operated mostly in
Cambodia with some small programs in Laos and Cambodia. Possibility for its
larger coverage of activities in Vietnam and Laos is being explored and
contacts are being developed.
2. Objectives: To sustain and restore wetlands, their resources
and bio-diversity for future generations through research, information exchange
and conservation activities worldwide.
3.
Counterparts/Partners: Ministry of Environment; Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries; provincial authorities and local NGOs.
4.
Activities: as below
5. Location: Koh Kong, Sihanoukville, Kampot, Kep, Kompong Thom,
Stung Treng, Tonle Sap and Kandal
II.
The Activities Related to Mekong
1. Current Activities:
·
Coastal and Marine Environment Management in the coastal
provinces of Cambodia.
·
Community-based Protected Area Management in Preah
Sihanouk National Park. Sihanoukville.
·
Study to identify the existing network for bio-diversity
conservation in the region.
·
Needs assessment of the government for training in the
field of wetland management.
2. Future activities
·
A study of water bird colonies in Cambodia
·
A study on Socio-economic and Community Development,
Wetland Resources and Management of the Tonle Sap.
·
Study to identify shore bird reserve network in the Mekong
Delta.
·
Promotion of public awareness of wetlands through the
media.
·
Coral Reef and sea grass identification and dive survey
training.
·
Further identification of Ramsar Sites in coastal areas of
Cambodia.
III.
Contact
Details
- Contact Person |
: Mam Kosal, Director-Lower Meekong Basin
Program |
- Address |
: #21, St. 306 Sangkat Boeng Keng Kang I,
Khan Chamkarmon |
- Post |
: P.O. Box 813, Phnom Penh 3, Cambodia |
- Fax/Phone |
: (855) 23
214 224/214 910 |
- Mobile |
: (855) 15 830 410 |
- E-mail |