Oxfam Novib Leads Regional Water Rights Programme in South Asia with Swedish Government Funding
Oxfam Novib is leading a four-year programme until 2026 to enhance water rights and resilience in the Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna river basins, supported by Swedish funding. The programme encompasses Nepal, Bhutan, India, and Bangladesh and aims to foster cooperation in managing shared water resources.
The Stockholm Environment Institute is a regional partner, focusing on empowering local communities for sustainable governance. In Iraq, SEI is collaborating with the Ministry of Water Resources to tackle severe water security challenges.
The Lancang-Mekong Region is building a youth leadership network for water management. The IHA opened a Southeast Asian office in Jakarta to support hydropower initiatives. The SMART-HS project, funded by the UK, aims to optimize hydropower systems in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. The Mekong River Commission inaugurated a new monitoring station in Laos to enhance river management amidst climate challenges.
