Today 60 million people (12 million households) live in the
LMB, and 80% rely directly on the river system for their food and
livelihoods (Baran and Myschowoda, 2009; ICEM, 2010b). Most of
these households would be affected by alterations to fish
availability, as fish is the main source of dietary protein (MRC,
2005). Relatively unexplored impacts on the LMB nations
(Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Viet Nam) must be addressed in
detail in order to clarify what strains on food security would result
from the proposed projects.