The Greater Mekong Sub-region Academic and Research Network (GMSARN) is a group that helps people in countries near the Mekong River (like Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam) work together to study important things. Think of it like a group of friends who all really like learning about the same things and want to teach each other what they know!
The Mekong River is really big and important to people who live nearby. It helps with fishing, farming, transportation, and more. Because it's so important, people want to learn as much as they can about it, like how it affects the environment and how people can use it in the best way possible.
GMSARN brings together researchers and academics from different countries and helps them share information and work together on important issues. It's like having a big team of people who all want to learn and help the environment and people in the area. By working together, they can learn more and make better decisions about how to use the river and its resources.