The Status Quo of Water Resources Environmental Management in the Lower Reaches of the Mekong River and Its Prevention and Treatment

Abstract

The Lancang - Mekong River is an important river in Asia and even in the world. It is also the largest international river in southeast Asia. Its use of water resources for development is very large. However, the development of water resources will inevitably have a serious impact on the water environment in the basin. The state of the water resources and environment of the countries members of the Mekong River Commission (hereinafter abbreviated as the “Commissionâ€) is summed up in order to provide basis for China’s participation in environmental protection in the Mekong River Basin.