ESTABLISHMENT OF SUSTAINABLE GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT PLATFORM IN THE LOWER MEKONG REGION

This project aims to establish a comprehensive groundwater monitoring platform in the Lower Mekong Region (LMR) by integrating physical monitoring infrastructure with an online data system. It addresses critical water management challenges in Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Viet nam, with planned expansion into Thailand and Myanmar through the installation of monitoring networks and the development of a regional groundwater model.Beyond its technical components, the project promotes cross-border collaboration between Mekong countries and the Republic of Korea, facilitating knowledge exchange and joint problem-solving. By strengthening regional cooperation and enabling data-driven decision-making, the project contributes to the long-term goal of sustainable groundwater management across the LMR.  Read more...

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Priority Sector

Environment

Countrie

Project Site

Cambodia Lao PDR Viet Nam

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Duration

Duration

Mar-2025 to Mar-2028

Objectives

Objectives

  • 1. Sustainable Water Resource Management: Strengthen groundwater monitoring and conservation practices to prevent resource depletion and contamination.
  • 2. Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change Adaptation: Develop strategies to mitigate groundwater depletion and address climate-induced impacts.
  • 3. Regional Cooperation and Institutional Strengthening: Promote cross-border data sharing and policy harmonization to support joint groundwater governance.

Activities

Implementation of a long-term groundwater monitoring program in Cambodia, Viet Nam, and Lao PDR.

Development of a dynamic groundwater management model using GIS and multi-year data.

Establishment of a regional groundwater information platform to facilitate data sharing and collaboration.

Capacity building for stakeholders in groundwater monitoring and adaptive management.

Creation of a comprehensive groundwater database to support annual trend analysis.

Promotion of regional collaboration for adaptive groundwater governance in partnership with the Republic of Korea.

[Expected] Results

Pilot groundwater monitoring was conducted at four locations, with baseline data established.

Numerical models were developed to support evidence-based decision-making and resource planning.

A regional data center and online platform were established for continuous monitoring and information access.

Stakeholder capacity was enhanced in monitoring, data interpretation, and sustainable groundwater management.

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PIA Contact Information

  • PIA Name: Institute of Technology of Cambodia
  • Person Name: Dr. Khy Eam Eang
  • Person Email: khyeam@itc.edu.kh

Achievements

Project Implementing Agency
Contact Person: Dr. Khy Eam Eang

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