Category: Mekong
Plastic is choking the Mekong River
Plastic is now ubiquitous in the Mekong, Asia’s Mother of Rivers, and experts and local people are struggling to contain the risks to human health, biodiversity and livelihoods
CATTLE HUSTLE
Live cattle are part of the bustling border trade in the Mekong region, relying on smuggling channels to deliver meat to consumers’ plates. But this comes at the cost of public health and threatens the entire meat supply chain
Indigenous peoples urge inclusion in biodiversity actions
While COP16 concluded with a promising new body to support indigenous peoples, their exclusion from national conservation efforts remains a challenge
Nature: The key to Mekong’s sustainable growth and development
As Mekong economies grow, urgent action is needed to save dwindling freshwater species
Mapping the future of solar capacity in the Mekong region and beyond
A review of Southeast Asia’s evolving landscape of solar energy adoption, from achievements to hurdles and future aspirations
Are Mekong hydro dams truly green?
The Mekong River becomes a prime target for hydropower dams that aim to serve governments striving to reduce emissions