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This article discusses a study which estimated the evolution of vegetation cover and its hydrological impact in the Mekong River basin in the 21st century. The researchers used climatic predictions, a dynamic global vegetation model, terrestrial biogeochemical model, and the distributed hydrological model. They indicated a significant change in vegetation type mainly on the Tibetan Plateau in China and in mountainous areas, with the degree of change differing for each special report on emissions scenario. They suggested that changes in river discharge will be slowed due to changes in evapotranspiration.