From Malaysia, Myanmar and Laos, to Indonesia, the impacts from transborder investments were discussed at the forum organised by Thailand’s National Human Rights Commission and Forest People Programme. It ends tomorrow.
Category: Myanmar
Cambodia juggles energy need V risk new Chinese dam could ‘kill the Mekong’
In June 2018, a leaked environmental impact assessment report on the proposed Sambor Hydropower Dam could “literally kill the [Mekong] river”.
Environmental Defenders Under Pressure Across Southeast Asia
A forum addressed the “global crisis” of killings and abuses linked to land. Several attendees were former members of Mother Nature Cambodia, an activist group heavily targeted by authorities.
Breaking of Myanmar indicates danger levels in safety of irrigation facilities: MP
The disastrous events happened just one day after officials checked the strength of the dam and announced that there was no need to worry.
Myanmar-Thailand highway branded ‘ecological and social disaster’
Community and conservation groups in Myanmar say the planned highway linking a port project to Thailand will uproot indigenous people from their homes and farms.
Myanmar to trim Chinese loans to avoid debt trap
China’s BRI has run into a hurdle in Myanmar, with Naypyidaw reducing the scope of Beijing’s loans for the Kyaukpyu Port, fearing a debt trap.
Mekong Military Ties in Focus with Border Exchange
Countries through which the Mekong River – one of the world’s largest, longest rivers – runs, have been working on ways to manage the opportunities and challenges that come from their shared borders.
GMS countries implement ASEAN Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution
Delegates discussed solutions and made decisions on forest fire and haze pollution control in ASEAN and GMS countries.
Do Modern Food Trends Pose Risks to our Health?
Marie Starr