Between 2008 and 2009, the families were forced off their land to make way for Mitr Phol’s sugarcane plantations in northwestern Cambodia.
Category: Cambodia
Agricultural innovations help Cambodian farmers thrive
With help from American researchers, they’re growing nutritious crops that boost their income.
View of Lower Sesan II hydroelectric power station in Cambodia S
Not seen in these images of the Chinese-built dam are the costly environmental and human rights impacts associated with this dam on Mekong River fisheries or the people dependent on them.
Freshwater dolphins in the Mekong are benefitting from better protection
The increase in the number of dolphins has been driven by stepped-up conservation efforts that were set in place to combat illegal fishing activities in the river.
Kingdom to host 15th Asean environment meeting in October
Regional issues to be addressed at the meeting include the construction of hydroelectric dams along the Mekong River in Laos and China which have negatively impacted biodiversity.