The British monitoring group Conflict and Environment Observatory (CEOBS) claims that deforestation of primary rainforest at the heart of the country spiralled since the military took over.
Category: Myanmar
World’s oil and gas majors cannot be expected to save Myanmar
Though one could accuse the oil companies that are staying put of being self-serving by not heeding to the calls of pro-democracy protesters and human rights groups, it would be a flawed, one-dimensional view of a complex and multilayered problem.
Military coup clouds control over jade, gems in Myanmar
Opposition to the military’s coup has boosted ethnic armed groups, creating a new challenge to its lucrative jade and gems business.
Four adaptation opportunities Myanmar can take to build resilience to climate change
Climate change has already resulted in loss of life and damage to Myanmar’s economy and put its renowned biodiversity and natural resources under increased pressure. The country’s exposure to climate impacts is high, meaning that swift adaptation efforts are necessary to protect the lives and livelihoods of its population.
Environmental art initiative aims to help paint a better future for Southeast Asia
The arts initiative is intended to complement conservation work in locations like Salween Peace Park in Myanmar and Indonesia’s Leuser Ecosystem.
US Hits Myanmar Pearl, Timber Companies With Sanctions
US Hits Myanmar Pearl, Timber Companies With Sanctions
Activists urge French engineering firm Razel-Bec to withdraw from military-backed dam project in Shan State
The company has partnered with a military-linked conglomerate to develop the controversial 280-megawatt hydropower dam on the Namtu river near the towns of Hsipaw and Kyaukme.
Mapping Myanmar’s water resources is key to developing sustainable aquaculture and improving nutrition
IWMI’s project team is modeling the Irrawaddy river basin that covers approximately 50% of Myanmar (337,400 km2). The objective is to quantify available water sources and pinpoint potential areas for developing new fishponds while also monitoring water quality to understand where poor conditions may constrain development.
China boosts banana growing in Lancang-Mekong region
Countries in the Lancang-Mekong area such as Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar have advantages in growing bananas such as lower labor costs and better weather conditions, Wang Anbang, head of the cooperation project for the region’s banana industry, said.