Inland Fisheries Research Group
Presentations from the conference on sustainable fisheries, water management, and regional development. The event explored the theme “advancements in fish passage technologies, the impact of hydropower on ecosystems, and approaches to gender and social inclusion in natural resource management.
The Mekong River Basin faces complex challenges as it balances the needs of sustainable development with the health of its fisheries and ecosystems. Expanding irrigation and hydropower projects offer economic benefits but often disrupt fish migration, alter water flow, and impact biodiversity. With millions depending on the Mekong for food security and livelihoods, addressing these issues is critical. This conference examined the latest research and practical approaches to support sustainable development that preserves both the environment and the river communities that rely on it.
1. The future of the Mekong's aquatic resources: bending the curve for fisheries and biodiversity Keynote Speaker - Dr Zeb Hogan PDF Presentation
2. Fisheries challenges and opportunities in Cambodia Cambodia – Mr Chann Aun Tob PDF Presentation
3. 15 years of achievements from Lao PDR. Opportunities and lessons learned Lao PDR – Dr Oudom Phonekhempeng PDF Presentation
4. Developing rivers and fisheries in the Kingdom of Thailand Thailand – Ms Aom Ksanayai and Mr Prongmokol Chidchob PDF Presentation
1. Regional challenges for river development and water scarcity across South East Asia Keynote speaker – Mrs Caroline Turner PDF Presentation
2. Transboundary fisheries management and cooperation across the Lower Mekong Sub Region Dr. Lai Tung Quan PDF Presentation
3. Irrigation Trends in Asia Under Climate Change: Challenges and Opportunities Dr Somayeh Shadkam PDF Presentation
4. Transboundary migrations: Unlocking secrets of the Mekong catfish Dr Vu Vi An PDF Presentation
1. Balancing hydropower, fish, and human needs. Keynote speaker: Professor Martin Mallen-Cooper PDF Presentation
2. Update on Xayaburi and Luang Prabang fish passage solutions Dr Michael Raeder and Mr Thanasak Poomchaivej PDF Presentation
3. Downstream passage at hydropower plants: To screen or not to screen Dr Katie Doyle PDF Presentation
4. Fish and Chips: Monitoring approaches for hydropower sites Dr Wayne Robinson PDF Presentation
1. Getting it right: Technical solutions need to be technically correct Keynote speaker – Prof Lee Baumgartner PDF Presentation
2. Motivations and Abilities: Factors that drive integration of technical solutions into development programs Dr Jen Bond PDF Presentation
3. Transboundary approaches to fish passage remediation: The Murray Darling basin Dr Ivor Stuart PDF Presentation
4. Training the next generation of fish passage leaders: Development of the fish passage masterclass and education programs Dr John Conallin PDF Presentation
1. Fish passage challenges in Indonesia – Eels and megadiverse rivers Keynote speaker – Dr Arif Wibowo PDF Presentation
2. Myanmar: From hilsa to catfish – Fish migration in Myanmar and the importance of free flowing rivers and fish passage Dr Zau Lunn PDF Presentation
1. Ensuring inclusive and equitable outcomes of technical solutions to fisheries declines Keynote speaker – Dr Victoria Syddall PDF Presentation
2. GEDSI case studies in fish passage: Lessons learned from Laos and Cambodia Ms Mia Urbano PDF Presentation
3. Fish for Whom: How to integrate nutrition into technical investments for irrigation and fisheries Ms Nicki Duncan PDF Presentation
4. Challenges and opportunities for mainstreaming GEDSI in river development planning and implementation Dr Eang Chorney PDF Presentation
3. Transboundary collaborations on fish passage – The MRC fish passage program Mr Tomohiko Sakamoto PDF Presentation