Cambodia plans a $1.7bn canal, funded by China, connecting Mekong River to Gulf of Thailand port, with environmental concerns over its impact on Vietnam's Mekong Delta agriculture.
Cambodia is set to construct the $1.7 billion Funan Techo canal, funded by China, to connect the Mekong River to its Gulf of Thailand port, aiming to enhance trade. However, environmental concerns arise as the canal may disrupt the river's natural flood systems, which are vital for agriculture in Vietnam's Mekong Delta. This could worsen droughts and threaten food security, impacting millions who rely on the river, already challenged by upstream damming and rising sea levels.
September 25, 2024
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