A Regional Governance Perspective on the Lancang-Mekong Environmental Cooperation:Progress,Issues,and Strategies
The Mekong River Basin countries face environmental issues related to land,seaand air.They inherently require regional environmental governance.The Lancang-Mekong River Basin,with mountainous and watery terrain and composed of developing countries,shares a common stance and comparable responsibilities in addressing global and regional environmental issues.However,with environmental cooperation having made positive strides,China still needs to improve its international environmental image,further participate in international environmental cooperation andface up to competition from major external powers and international organizations.To unlock the potential of the Lancang-Mekong environmental cooperation,China can start from regional governance to enhance regional environmental monitoringand early warning capabilities to improve its international image,conduct joint environmental law enforcement with Mekong countries,encourage participation from social environmentalorganizationsand engage in environmental industry cooperation with the riparian countries.
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