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The Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) installed FAHFON SENSE smart weather stations in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, to address drought vulnerability in rice farming. The project established two pilot sites—one with irrigation and one relying on precipitation—to test the technology's effectiveness. Farmers and stakeholders from Laos received training on using a mobile application to monitor real-time environmental data, including rainfall, temperature, and CO2 levels, to optimize irrigation and crop management.

The report details a field visit to the Changjiang River Scientific Research Institute (CRSRI) and the Zhanghe Irrigation District in China. It highlights the use of a 'digital twin' system for water management, community-led irrigation through Farmers' Water Users' Associations, and research at the Hubei Provincial Irrigation Experiment Station. The visit aimed to strengthen cooperation between China, Thailand, and other Lancang-Mekong countries to implement climate-resilient agricultural practices.

The Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) conducted a training workshop from April 26th to 28th, 2024, in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, to implement laser-controlled land leveling in two pilot districts: Phimai and Sung Noen. This precision agriculture technology uses a laser transmitter and receiver to create a flat or uniformly inclined field surface, which optimizes irrigation, reduces water runoff, and improves crop germination. While the technology enhances water efficiency and crop yields, the report notes that high initial equipment costs and the need for technical expertise may limit adoption for smaller farms without subsidies.

The report details a regional meeting held in Thailand in October 2023, bringing together stakeholders from China, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. It showcases various climate-smart agriculture (CSA) technologies—such as Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) and the System of Rice Intensification (SRI)—aimed at reducing water footprints and methane emissions in rice farming. The document outlines national policy approaches, identifies barriers like limited finance and technology access, and recommends a shift toward community-centric climate finance and enhanced interagency collaboration to build regional climate resilience.

The document describes a 2023-2024 project to create the Water Sector Youth Leadership Network (WSYLN) in the Mekong-Lancang Region. The initiative aims to move beyond volunteerism by building a network of practitioners, researchers, and community leaders to improve inclusive water governance. Key activities include reviewing existing youth networks, providing capacity-building training, and hosting regional consultation workshops to strengthen partnerships between youth, researchers, and policymakers.

The document describes a project aimed at building climate-resilient water resources and rice farming systems in the Lancang-Mekong Region. It focuses on technical exchange, capacity building for farmers and government agencies, and the implementation of pilot studies in Thailand and China to combat water scarcity and drought risks. The project intends to produce a State of Knowledge Report, joint research papers, and policy briefs while promoting public-private partnerships.

The project launch meeting, held on June 26, 2023, in Bangkok, aimed to align stakeholders on the project's scope and work plan for implementing climate-smart water technologies in the Lancang-Mekong Region. Key discussions centered on the practical application of technologies for farmers, the identification of drought-prone areas such as northeastern Thailand, and the challenges of implementing Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) in rainfed regions. The meeting also addressed the organization of regional meetings and the selection of demonstration sites in China, Thailand, and Lao PDR, emphasizing the need for gender-inclusive data and the involvement of youth and farmers' organizations.