Project Description
The Transboundary Water Cooperation in the Lower Mekong Basin II (TWC II) project, implemented by GIZ on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), aimed to strengthen the relevance and effectiveness of the Mekong River Commission (MRC) in addressing climate and development challenges. Focusing on river basin monitoring, sub-basin planning, and organizational advice, the project prioritized the design and implementation of a transboundary early warning system (EWS) for flood and drought in the 9C-9T sub-basin shared by Cambodia and Thailand. The initiative supported joint planning, including the 9C-9T Flood and Drought Master Plan, and aimed to enhance decision-making capacity and regional cooperation.
Objectives, Activities and Results
ICEM, as part of a joint venture, reviewed existing EWS systems, institutional arrangements, and stakeholder needs to inform the development of a sustainable, gender-sensitive transboundary EWS for the 9C-9T sub-basin. The team designed and implemented the EWS with components covering monitoring, forecasting, communication, and response. A transboundary monitoring network with new hydromet stations was established, and national and regional stakeholder meetings were conducted. ICEM also delivered capacity building and awareness activities for agencies and communities and developed an upscaling strategy and donor funding proposals to replicate the project’s success in other Lower Mekong Basin sub-basins.
