Green peafowl (Pavo muticus) are thought to occur across 16% of their former range in mainland Southeast Asia, confined to a handful of isolated forests by a legacy of forest habitat loss, overhunting, and conflict with humans.
Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
Mekong Delta’s unique nature reserve to be opened for visitors’ exploration
The project will focus on developing forms to tourism, including advaneture, scientific study, environmental education, travel and leisure activities. The estimated capital expenditure of VND370 billion (US$16 million) will be mobilized from enterprises, households and the rental income of forest environment for ecotourism activities.
Ichthyologists wanted for dam greenwashing
Adding a fish pass is not likely to make such an intrusive project sustainable or green. If that pass is only suitable for a single species, no matter how endangered, the whole system is in peril.
Harvesting White Gold: Vietnam Salt Farmers Amid Climate Change and COVID-19
But in recent years, early arrivals of the wet season and shifting rain patterns have disrupted the salt harvest, impacting both production volume and quality.
UN investigator calls for oil and gas sanctions on Myanmar’s generals
A United Nations investigator is calling for international coordinated action to stem abuse by Myanmar’s military leaders against its people. In a report to the U.N. Human Rights Council, the U.N. special rapporteur lists measures for bringing the country’s generals into compliance with international human rights norms.
Dong Thap works to preserve bio-diversity in agriculture
The province has surveyed eco-systems to identify the specific areas and species of plants and animals that should be preserved, including lotus, water lily, cajeput trees, bamboo and other indigenous plants, especially rice varieties.
Ministry tells Ming Dih Co to relocate following Monday’s massive explosion and fire
“If the company wants to resume operations, it will [have to relocate] to an industrial estate and follow the industrial rules.”
On China’s doorstep, Laos plays a careful game of balancing
China’s influence is growing in Laos, but the country’s foreign relations present a more complex picture.
Solar energy and regional coordination as a feasible alternative to large hydropower in Lower Mekong
We demonstrate that Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia have tangible opportunities for meeting projected electricity demand and CO2 emission targets with less hydropower than currently planned—options range from halting the construction of all dams in the Lower Mekong to building 82% of the planned ones.