More than 100 environmental groups have called on the government to prohibit the import of plastic waste and instead encourage the use of domestic plastic waste for recycling as a way to safeguard the environment and promote the circular economy.
Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
Significance Of The Mekong-Ganga Cooperation Initiative
Despite the importance of this initiative from the perspective of India’s Act East Policy, surprisingly the Indian media virtually blacked out this news of the ministerial meeting.
Global demand for rare earth elements fuels environmental destruction in Kachin State
In the remote mountains of Kachin State, rare earth elements used in everything from wind turbine generators to television screens are being mined illegally with seemingly toxic chemicals.
Beauty and the beasts
A newly minted Unesco World Heritage site, Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex offers the breathtaking natural splendour of Thailand and up-close views of wild elephants and endangered gaurs
NGOs urge transparency for $52 mil US donation for Mekong region
NGO Forum executive director Tek Vannara said that the donation will enable the government to have the technical capacity to participate in the sustainable use of water in the Mekong River.
A just transition requires a major paradigm shift
While “green” is in vogue today, the next generation must also perceive Thailand’s decarbonisation as transparent and inclusive.
Switzerland and Laos boost development programme
The accord includes closer cooperation on employment, vocational education and training, as well as agriculture and food security.
Signing ceremony of the Action Programme of the Netherlands – Vietnam Business Platform
This Action Programme is established under the framework of the Letter of Intent to establish the Netherlands – Vietnam Business Platform for the Mekong River Delta
EU’s new carbon scheme — how will it affect trade with ASEAN?
There is concern in Southeast Asia that the potential for more EU tariffs on exports from ASEAN countries will result in a decrease in trade if the cost of imports becomes uncompetitive.
Green building partnership created
The Seoul-based Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) has entered into a partnership with the Cambodia Green Building Council (CamGBC), a private-sector initiative, to advance the green-building movement in the Kingdom.