An uncertain future : biodiversity and livelihoods along the Mekong river in Northern Lao PDR
2006
Bambaradeniya, Channa N. B. |
Dubeau, Pierre |
Friend, Richard |
Lazarus, Kate |
Sylavong, Latsamay |
The Lao People's Democratic Republic lies at the heart the Mekong River basin. It has an abundance of natural resources including water, wetlands, forests and biodiversity. Managing these rich resources in a sustainable manner is essential to the efforts to meet its development objectives of reducing poverty while promoting economic growth.