Category: Myanmar
A Renewable Vision for Myanmar
Myanmar produces approximately 3,000 megawatts of hydropower at any one time. With the addition of solar, Myanmar can become one of the greenest countries in Southeast Asia.
Belt and Road forum marks subtle shift in China-Myanmar ties
China acknowledged criticism of its Belt and Road Initiative at last month’s forum in Beijing, at which the Myitsone dam was off the agenda (at least publicly) at talks with Myanmar.
No Dam: Images of devastation and determination
After eight years of suspended construction the victims of China’s massive Myitsone Dam in Myanmar are still fighting for justice.
Endangered Irrawaddy Dolphin Population Decreases Further
The discovery of the body of a young female Irrawaddy dolphin found in Thabeikyin Township, Mandalay Region on Saturday has further reduced the population of the increasingly rare dolphin breed from 72 to 71.
Massive base metals mine in Myanmar to start production in 2021
It will be the world’s No. 3 producing lead mine and the tenth largest silver operation It’s also set to become a significant zinc producer.
Pollution threatens 1 million Rohingya refugees: Study
More than 60% of respondents were being treated for medical conditions like wheezing, tightness of chest, rapid breathing, eczema, high fever, skin and eye irritation and shortness of breath.
New Hydropower Developers’ Association to drive sustainability in Myanmar
The MHDA was founded in 2016 as the Hydropower Developers’ Working Group. Initially led by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, with support from the Australian government.