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Reviewing the causes of Mekong drought before and during 2019–20
The Mekong region experienced severe droughts in 2019–20, generating alternative explanations of whether Chinese dams, climate or other drivers are the main causes. Reviewing academic journals, news outlets and online public discussions, we argue that it is important to address these differences in explanations not only between China and downstream countries but also including non-state actors, regional and external non-governmental organizations, media, think tanks, and research institutes to reveal the politics that frame the scientific debate on drought in the region. Data-sharing and collaborative research are needed to shift the discourse on drought towards a more systematic approach rather than focusing on politically expedient causal factors.
Reviewing the causes of Mekong drought before and during 2019–20
The Mekong region experienced severe droughts in 2019–20, generating alternative explanations of whether Chinese dams, climate or other drivers are the main causes. Reviewing academic journals, news outlets and online public discussions, we argue that it is important to address these differences in explanations not only between China and downstream countries but also including non-state actors, regional and external non-governmental organizations, media, think tanks, and research institutes to reveal the politics that frame the scientific debate on drought in the region. Data-sharing and collaborative research are needed to shift the discourse on drought towards a more systematic approach rather than focusing on politically expedient causal factors.
Reviewing the causes of Mekong drought before and during 2019–20
Keovilignavong, Oulavanh (Autor:in) / Nguyen, Tuong Huy (Autor:in) / Hirsch, Philip (Autor:in)
International Journal of Water Resources Development ; 39 ; 155-175
02.01.2023
21 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
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