On Sept. 6, environmental and democracy activist Kyaw Minn Htut became one of the latest political prisoners; authorities had detained his wife and 2-year-old son a day earlier.
Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
GMS leaders committed to overcome challenges for common growth
Hun Sen, who chaired the meeting, urged all GMS members to commit to further strengthen the cooperation and to resolutely pursue the strategies and priority actions charted in the two documents endorsed today.
Covid impact on Vietnamese wind threatens global supply chain
Embattled by the spread of the delta variant $6.7 billion in clean energy projects are under threat in Vietnam. Logistical and commissioning delays may push 4GW of wind projects beyond the November 2021 deadline necessary to access the country’s feed-in tariff (FiT). Without an extension to the deadline, Vietnam could miss a unique opportunity to build its wind industry and green its economy.
Sixty endangered bird species seen flocking to Kingdom wetland areas
Bou Vorsak, Cambodia programme manager at BirdLife International, told The Post on September 9 that rangers patrolled these areas every week and recorded 60 species under threat including darters, grey-headed fish eagles, spot-billed pelicans, lesser adjutant storks and painted storks.
Illegal logging operation discovered at Phou Phanang
The Phou Phanang National Conversation Area is a protected national park, with logging illegal under an order issued by the Mayor of Vientiane Capital on 18 August this year.
Meth ‘Super Labs’ said to thrive in Myanmar coup chaos, spilling drugs across Mekong
“All the indications are that the military coup has been a win-win for these cartels,” Richard Horsey, senior Myanmar adviser to the International Crisis Group told VOA, adding that “super labs” producing ice have gone into overdrive whether they are run by “pro-military militias or anti-military armed groups.”
Israel, Mekong River nations sign cooperation accord amid water crisis
As part of the agreement, Israel will supply the organization with knowledge, experience and expertise in the field of agricultural drought in times of water crises.
Vietnam advised to promote just energy transition
Vietnam needs to carry out fiscal policies and regulations to promote and improve capacity in renewable energy and energy efficiency, heard the virtual Just Transition Forum in Asia this week.
Legislature approves Cambodia-China FTA
The pact will further strengthen bilateral cooperation under the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative. It will enter into force 30 days after both countries have exchanged their ratification instrument through a diplomatic channel.