Mekong Irrawaddy Dolphins get dam reprieve

[KTMphil]

WWF welcomes the Lao Government's decision to have the Don Sahong hydropower project undergo a formal consultation process, a decision likely to delay construction of the project.
The consultation process requires Laos to hold inter-governmental consultations before proceeding with the dam, and conduct and share studies on the project's environmental and the social impacts. The process will take at least six months to complete.
"Laos is now promising to do what they already signed up to under the Mekong agreement, and should have done months ago" said Marc Goichot, WWF-Greater Mekong's lead on sustainable hydropower. "Their decision to consult on the Don Sahong project, and share critical details about the project's impacts, comes after intense pressure from neighbouring countries. It is critical that pressure is maintained to ensure Laos delivers on their promise."
Read more here: Effects of Laos Dam Project to be revealed - WWF

Credit: Mekong Irrawaddy Dolphins get dam reprieve | Indochine Safari Company

 

[mactbkk]

Phil

Sad to say, tho, that "a formal consultation process, a decision likely to delay construction of the project." Doesn't mean cancellation, not in Laos where the BIG HYDRO BUCKS really count.

Standby for the next article about continuation of the project....

Mac

 

[Lone Rider]

Yes, I fully agree with Mac - it may delay things a bit the Lao officials have already said that construction activities for the dam will continue. The same is valid for other dams in Laos like those on the Nam Ou. There should be Environmental Impact Assessment studies done before construction starts and these studies should involve all stakeholders. However, these documents are not in the public domain so no one really knows if they have been carried out nor can anyone really comment upon them.

 

[KTMphil]

Too much money involved, real shame.
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