CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT FOR FLOOD AND DROUGHT THROUGH RAINWATER MANAGEMENT ON THE TONLE SAP BASIN

摘要

This project, as a signifi cant KOICA business for climate change research consulting, wassuggested to solve problems for fl ood and drought that threaten livelihood of residentsliving around the Tonle sap basin. For rational consulting, the research team was consistedof four groups: Seoul National University Rainwater Research Center (SNURRC), NationalEmergency Management Agency (NEMA) in the Republic of Korea, Ministry of Water andResources and Meteorology (MOWRAM), Royal University of Agriculture in Cambodia. TonleSap Lake, the largest lake in Southeast Asia, is an integral part of Mekong River. There aresix provinces near the lake, which are Banteay Meanchety, Siem Reap, Kampong Thom,Kampong Chhang, Pursat and Battambang. Over 1.7 billion people live in the area and dependon the natural resource of the lake. During rainy season, as water level of Mekong River risesdramatically, its volume of infl ow into Tonle Sap Lake increases, which lead to fl ooding thatcauses serious damages to residents in 6 provinces. During dry season Tonle Sap Lake rapidlydrains into Mekong River. Because Tonle Sap Lake shrinks substantially, people have diffi cultyin getting water for domestic use. Therefore, MOWRAM sought to install the Early WarningSystem (EWS) that provides the affected community with timely information and enable themto prepare for an anticipated hazard. However, EWS, a disadvantageous method due tothe time and cost involved. Besides, Cambodia has a passive response for climate change.