Food security Documents
The Impact of Continued Mekong Basin Hydropower Development on Local Livelihoods
Hydropower development of the Mekong Basin is proceeding at an increasingly rapid pace.Hydropower has already affected the natural and social environments of the Mekong and threatens to cause further devastation for local livelihoods as hydropower projects increase in size and number.
Published by: National Centre for Peace and Confict Studies -
Author: Scott William David Pearse-Smith,
Published on: Jan 2011 -
Uploaded on: Jan 2012
File size: 443 KB -
Language: English
Keyword(s):
Water Resources
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Food security
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Hydropower development
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Livelihoods
Category: Environment
Biofuels in the Greater Mekong Subregion: Energy Sufficiency; Food Security; and Environmental Management
In the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS), a growing demand for biofuels could help support the agriculture sector and provide an alternative source of energy.However, if deployed unsustainably, biofuels development can be associated with numerous risks that have negative ramifications for human development.
Published by: Asian Development Bank -
Author: Pradeep Tharakan; Naeeda Crishna; Jane Romero; and David Morgado,
Published on: Jan 2009 -
Uploaded on: Jan 2012
File size: 1.4 MB -
Language: English
Keyword(s):
Agriculture
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Food security
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Water quality
Category: Environment