Water Use and Date Environment in Southeast Asia and the Pacific

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Studies have been carried out for the sustainable and sound water resources environment in Southeast Asia and Pacific region.The studies are as follows : (1) Many researchers gathered from Southeast and the pacific region surveyed the representative basins to investigate natural and social conditions and water use in the countries. Also investigated are : the exsistence of hydro-meteorological, water demand/use and socio-economical data, their format, quality and accessibility and as well as preparedness for establishment of database management systems in each country. The similarity and difference of the important water issues are clarified through meetings and site visitings in : Thailand and Lao (December 1997), Australia and New Zealand (March 1998) and Malaysia and Indonesia (March 1998).(2) The data regarding hydrology and water resources in the above mentioned countries has been collected. The researchers held technical discussion on how to collect the data regarding hydrology and water resuources in the countries and proposed the design of database management system, data format for common use.(3) In addition, based on the results of surveys, information exchange, collected data and discussions, a workshop regarding establishment of water archive and comparative studies on hydrology and water resources has been held in order to obtain the clear vision for future research.