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Challenges of Water Security in Myanmar

Event Type
Seminar/Symposium
Sponsor
Illinois Water Resources Center
Location
Room 101, Natural Resources Building, 615 E. Peabody Dr., Champaign
Date
Nov 12, 2019   10:30 - 11:30 am  
Speaker
Seinn Lei Aye, Fulbright Visiting Scholar, University of Yangon, Myanmar
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The Myanmar water sector faces challenges, including rapid socioeconomic development, uneven rainfall, flooding and drought due to climate change, and lack of coordination among agencies. The talk will focus on Myanmar's water potential, water use and challenges, opportunities and threats in water resources development, water quality protection & government actions.
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