The three were charged with “intimidation” and “causing damage” while investigating an alleged illegal sand dredging operation in Koh Kong province in 2016.
Category: Cambodia
Japan re-affirms support for Mekong irrigation
MRC project to Improve fish-friendly irrigation, monitor agricultural land use and promote sustainable groundwater management.
Cambodia, Thailand end cross-border rail transport talks
The last starch of a rail line linking Phnom Penh to Thailand was completed last week.
Transboundary EIAs could reduce conflict over river projects
Ignoring cross border impacts of large infrastructure projects will spark conflict along rivers.
Southeast Asian forest loss much greater than expected, with negative implications for climate
The findings are important: they raise questions about assumptions made in global climate change projections as well as future environmental conditions in the region.
Migrants face changing climate
Climate change compromising crop yields, coupled with fears of impending poverty, is causing migration out of Cambodia.
China plays key role in Cambodia’s energy development, says minister
There are seven Chinese-invested hydropower plants (1,328 MW), three coal-fired power plants (515 MW) and solar power plants.
Lancang-Mekong media summit to be held in Laos
Taking place July 1-3, led by Lao Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism and China’s People’s Daily.
Project to boost conservation
MRC and JICA launch joint study on forest conservation and river basin management for environmental conservation in the Lower Mekong.
Thailand Proposes New Fund for Southeast Asian Sub-Region
Because Bangkok is spearheading the fund, it will contribute seed money, Thai Premier said, without elaborating. Senior officials from the five nations would meet later this year to discuss details.