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This report synthesizes 30 research projects from the SUMERNET 4 All program (2018–2024) to address water insecurities in the Mekong region. It finds that water insecurity is driven by a combination of climate change, unsustainable development, and governance failures that marginalize women, ethnic minorities, and rural populations. Key interventions identified include people-centred infrastructure (e.g., rainwater harvesting, solar pumping), adaptive agricultural practices, and the co-production of knowledge through multistakeholder engagement. The report highlights critical gaps in transboundary groundwater governance and the need for more inclusive, decentralized water management models.

This policy guide by the Stockholm Environment Institute provides a framework for integrating social equity and gender perspectives into smart city development. Using a case study from Khon Kaen, Thailand, it warns against the risks of technology-centric urbanism—such as the marginalization of low-income residents and the reinforcement of masculine power structures—and offers a practical toolkit for stakeholder mapping and social impact assessment.