Hydropower in Cambodia could threaten food security of region

(University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences) Farmers and anglers in Cambodia depend on the Mekong River's predictable seasonal patterns, but new dams for hydroelectricity are altering the hydrology of the river. These changes have the potential to threaten fish migration, livelihoods, and regional food security. A new paper from the University of Illinois and Iowa State University urges a participatory approach for managing the Mekong River basin that engages local residents who have deep knowledge of the river.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news