In conjunction with World Water Day, we turn our attention to the disputed Mekong River Basin, where population growth, low rainfall, and relentless dam-building has placed a stranglehold on the resource-rich Mekong River, which runs from China all the way down through Thailand. Lives and livelihoods depend on the preservation of the Mekong - yet will political interests win out? We speak to Mark Zeitoun, Professor of Water Security at the University of East Anglia, for more insight.

Produced by: Lyn Mak

Presented by: Lyn Mak, Noelle Lim, Roshan Kanesan

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Tags:  world water day,  mekong river basin,  water security,  china,  thailand,