The Asho Chin community, has practiced slash-and-burn farming for generations. The deep-seated tradition has caused deforestation, endangering the Western Hoolock Gibbons living in the area. Now they are planting coffee.
Category: Myanmar
Saving Sharks
Everyone has a good understanding of the famous great white sharks, but what about those species that rarely cross our human paths? There are many globally endangered species, and some of them can only be found in our local waters.
Illegal wildlife trade goes high-tech
The Facebook page lists the names of the species of wild animals and animal parts along with prices and contact numbers. Those who want to buy these animals or parts could call a number, join a chat, or post comments.
Trouble for Belt and Road in Myanmar
China’s new infrastructure corridor through Myanmar crosses war-torn regions, risking further conflict and environmental degradation
With China-backed Myitsone project, Aung San Suu Kyi is damned if she does
As her party’s first term nears its end and a crucial election looms next year, people in Kachin State have accused Suu Kyi of not listening to their voices, and say they will instead speak at the ballot box.
Ministry to speed up establishment of community-owned forest plantations
In implementing the six-point forestry policy, the forestry department is to implement the system under which more forests are grown and more conservation is carried out.
Repot says Myanmar’s peace process must address natural resources governance
Natural resources, including timber, gems, oil and gas, and hydropower, generate billions of dollars each year and are inextricably linked to Myanmar’s history of armed conflict, says a new report by Forest Trends.
World Bank’s Latest Report on Myanmar
Downside risks dominate Myanmar’s economic outlook due to both internal and external factors, including natural disasters, the Rakhine crisis, global trade policy uncertainty and the economic slowdown in China.
Myanmar Angers Coal Region Residents by Extending Life of Polluting Chinese-run Mine
The coal-fired power plant has exceeded land use specifications, severely polluted the local environment, and jeopardized their health and their livelihoods.