Women land defenders gather in Bangkok over dam projects
A people's tribunal in Bangkok in October examined the social and environmental effects of projects funded by the IMF and World Bank. About 400 women land defenders from more than 30 countries attended. Among the cases discussed was the Pak Mun Dam in Thailand, which has a capacity of 136 MW and was co-funded by the World Bank Group. Sompong Viengchan, in her mid-70s, has opposed the dam since 1990.
Key facts
- The World Commission on Dams found the dam displaced around 1,700 households of their houses and land.
- Fish catches in the reservoir and directly upstream declined after the dam was built.
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Why it matters
Highlights long-running local opposition to development projects backed by international lenders.
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First published from Mongabay