The floodgates of the largest and most controversial dam project in Cambodia’s history officially closed yesterday. Prime Minister Hun Sen took aim at environmentalists, ambassadors and NGOs in a wide-ranging speech.
Category: Mekong
Gov’t seeks climate change breakthroughs
The biggest conference ever held on the Mekong Delta, occurring this week in Can Tho, is a chance for the Government to hear of breakthrough ideas on sustainable development in the southern region amid climate change threats.
Lower Mekong dam decision to be appealed
conservation group to file appeal against Thailand’s Administrative Court’s dismissal of its complaint against Thai authorities involving the Pak Bang dam
Super Malaria Strain gaining strength in the GMS
New strain of drug-resistant Malaria has spread to all four countries of the Eastern Greater Mekong subregion and of international concern
Scientists study wildlife rangers, what motivates them?
GMS and other Asian wildlife rangers just need a job, and are not motivated by protecting our most iconic species—tigers, elephants, gorillas and many others.
Read more at: https://phys.org/news/2017-09-scientists-wildlife-rangers.html#jCp
Vietnam PM to share talk on Mekong Delta sustainable development model
Relevant parties will define resources coordinating mechanisms and seek foreign and private support for the effort in both resources and technology.
Dispute over fish ladders to save species
Can Mekong fish climb ladders: some fisheries scientist think so, others don’t.
Fresh bid to tackle illegal wildlife trade
“There is one overriding principle that drives the business -– it’s of huge value with low risk. And that’s why we are losing the battle, rapidly,” says USAID Wildlife Asia’s law enforcement specialist.
Death by dam for the Mekong
Laos’ Pak Beng dam, developed by China and supported by Thailand, has divided riparian nations over how best to manage the river’s resources
The Future Shape of Mekong Cooperation
A closer look at the paths ahead for the Mekong River Commission.