Mekong Community Institute Association (MCI)
Mission statement
MCI aims at sustaining watershed ecosystem health and livelihoods of local people and communities in riverine ecosystems through a holistic and participatory approach. Our interests are local watershed ecosystem management, impacts of hydropower dams and development projects along the Mekong River, equitable water governance, as well as the adaptation of local communities to climate change.
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ASAP Species they are working to conserve
ASAP Partner since: 2022
Country focus: Thailand
News & Stories
In November, we honoured the second cohort of our groundbreaking Women in Conservation Leadership Programme at an inspiring graduation event. The graduation was a celebration of the participants’ achievements and a showcase of the transformative journey they have taken as conservation leaders.
Earlier this year, a significant breakthrough was made in one of the projects funded by ASAP’s Species Conservation Fund. After a long search, the dedicated team rediscovered the very first specimen of an Mesilau Stream Toad, thought to have been lost to science.
Launched in partnership between ASAP and Tropical Biology Association, a newly launched Project Design and Fundraising training will drive greater funds for the conservation of threatened Southeast Asian species.
We are incredibly excited to unveil our newly designed website, which not only reflects the progress of our organisation but also amplifies the voices of our dedicated partners working tirelessly across Southeast Asia
ASAP’s Indonesia Programme Coordinator, Cahaya Ramadhani, reflects on her first year in the role and shares the activities and experiences that have stood out most to her, including graduation from the Women in Conservation Leadership Programme.