Oxfam and Mekong Communities Unite To Strengthen Inclusive Governance and Climate Resilience

Oxfam and Mekong Communities Unite To Strengthen Inclusive Governance and Climate Resilience

The Lower Mekong is among the world’s most climate-vulnerable regions, where rising temperatures, floods, droughts, and shifting river flows are undermining food security, ecosystems, and livelihoods. Local communities particularly women, Indigenous peoples, and marginalized groups—bear the brunt of these pressures, facing health risks, reduced productivity, and cultural disruption. Officials and community leaders stress that inclusive governance and regional cooperation are essential. Oxfam and stakeholders are working together to amplify local voices, strengthen gender empowerment, and promote sustainable development across the Mekong.