The Impacts of Dams on the Fisheries of the Mekong

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2012
Document Type:
Thematic Summary
Theme:
Food and Nutrition
Authors:
Geheb, K., Pukinsis, I.

Abstract

This short paper provides an overview of relevant knowledge on Mekong fisheries and the potential impacts of development in a format that is easy to understand and use. It asks if the benefits resulting from hydropower production are large enough to offset the costs associated with the impacts on fisheries?

Citation

Pukinsis, I.; Geheb, K. The Impacts of Dams on the Fisheries of the Mekong. (2012) 7 pp. [State of Knowledge (SOK) 1]

The Impacts of Dams on the Fisheries of the Mekong

Published 1 January 2012
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