Mekong at Risk

Written By Frontier Tech Hub

THE QUESTION

Can satellite-based mapping and hydrometeorological data identify communities exposed to mining contamination and guide targeted interventions?

LOCATION: Mekong Region
SECTOR: Health
TECH: AI, Satellite Data
TIMELINE: January 2026 - Present
PARTNERS: TBD

 
 

Hundreds of mines release heavy metals into rivers during floods, threatening the millions who depend on the waterways, yet the scale and location of contaminated communities remain unknown. Using satellite imagery to track flooding patterns, this project will identify which communities face the greatest toxic exposure to guide health interventions and avoid contaminated agricultural areas.

 

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