Myanmar has seen massive city development plans and a construction boom. But often these decisions are made without considering long-term environmental impacts.
Category: Myanmar
Nearly 50 sarus crane nests identified
The forest department, Ma Auu Bin University and WCS are working together on the conservation of biodiversity in the Ayeyarwady region where the rare birds are found.
Rakhine to construct Maungdaw economic zone
An economic zone in northern Rakhine State is expected to start when the current situation in the area has calmed down
Dawei’s ill-starred ‘zombie’ project
Investors rekindle hope in the sluggish Dawei Special Economic Zone amidst increasing concerns surrounding its social and environmental impacts
Is Unesco overreaching in Myanmar?
The United Nations may soon recognize the country’s pristine northernmost Putao area as a World Heritage Site, many locals feel this may cause more harm than good
Korea, 5 Mekong nations agree to widen cooperation
South Korea and five Mekong River countries agree to strengthen diplomatic and economic cooperation during annual high-level meeting.
NGO: Halt hydropower projects in Ngaw Chan Hka
There are plans to construct four dams along Ngaw Chan Hka River as part of the 50 large hydropower projects for the Myanmar government.
Japan Conducts Survey to Revive Dawei SEZ
Japan is surveying to revive the long-delayed Dawei Special Economic Zone (SEZ) project, says deputy commerce minister U Aung Htoo
Rethinking hydropower in Myanmar
If developed as planned, the 50 large hydropower projects would permanently segment watersheds, flatten the peaks and valleys of the flood pulse and trap nutrient-rich sediment behind dams.
China Is Weaponizing Water
Each year, during China’s rainy season, downstream nations are on high alert as Chinese dams release water to ease pressure with little warning.