The plan aims to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by over 243 million tonnes by increasing the share of renewable energy to 39 percent and reducing net emissions from the forestry sector by 25 percent.
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Visions toward a federal land governance system in Myanmar
Development and large-scale investment projects such as China’s BRI are not waiting for a national land law to be finalized and adopted, but instead are using the current uncertain political situation and pro-business laws.
US Sanctions Chinese Gangster Behind SEZ in Myanmar’s Karen State
Wan branded the SEZ project as a part of Xi Jinping’s BRI initiative. United States Institute of Peace says the project is designed to provide a new home for Chinese businesses being forced out of Cambodia due to a joint crackdown.
Nay Pyi Taw to support community coffee plantation
The government will provide support such as seeds and techniques for coffee plantation expansion in the eastern and hilly areas.
Myanmar’s New Government Needs to Address Failures on the Environment and Public Health Over the Past Five Years
The party failed to include in its 2020 election manifesto commitments to work on key environmental problems including air pollution, conservation of biodiversity and amending weak environmental laws.
Inle lake conservation to be implemented in 4 zones
At present there are about 40 local and foreign organisations working to preserve and protect the lake ecosystem, including the United Nations Development Programme and the Norway government.
Construction of highway connecting Dawei SEZ, Htikhee to commence next year
When complete, it will take travellers from the SEZ about 2.5 hours to reach Htikhee by car. It will take another two hours to reach Bangkok from Htikhee.
Myanmar receives loans to boost electricity access in poorer states
US$171 million loan to help Myanmar construct 44 medium-voltage substations and 1,006 kilometers of distribution lines across Kayin State and the Ayeyarwady, Bago and Magway regions.
Stop trash burning, let us breathe freely
The air pollution levels have increased more than 8 times this past month, according to Nature Advocacy – an advocacy organisation seeking to clean up Yangon’s air.
Myanmar’s Kachin State Sees Boom in Chinese Banana Cultivation
Seeking quick returns, Chinese investors are driving a scramble for plantation land in parts of northern Myanmar.