1、Veerawit Tianchainan,Chief of Party,31 Jul 24 Hkun Lat/WWF Myanmar2 Green Renaissance/WWF-USDELIVER CHANGE25%200+million peopleThe Mekong River accounts for 25%of the global freshwater catch,making it the worlds largest inland fishery.The Lower Mekong Region is home to over 200 million people,many o
2、f whom directly rely on natural resources as a vital source of food and income.The region is also one of the most climate-vulnerableplaces on earth with impacts already visible and felt.The Lower Mekong countries are facing rapid infrastructural growth and development.The region has lost a third of
3、its natural forest cover over the past 40 years,with the pace of deforestation steadily increasing in recent years.Shutterstock3 Thomas Christofoletti/WWF-UKMekong For The Future:General OverviewMekong For The Future:Youth for the Future 4We believe in investing in current and future generations of
4、youth,to lead change and protect the environment of the Greater Mekong region.Mekong For The Future:Youth for the Future 5Facilitate learning on Mekongs environmental issues to help maintain the river basins capacity,sustain ecosystems,and preserve the identity,culture,and livelihoods of the communi
5、ties.Equip communities,particularly youth,with the knowledge to support and empower them to become leaders in driving change.Utilize digital tools for monitoring environmental issues and informing community actions.Enable youths participation for raising awareness and participating in advocacy effor
6、ts.Mekong For The Future:Youth for the Future 656 Youth trained in soft skills,ground data surveying of the Mekongs ecosystem&biodiversity and media production in Loei and Nong Khai,Thailand to enhance their knowledge strengthening ability to protect the river.Media literacy and production skills em