Despite decades of work in the forest, Sovannarin admits that illegal poaching and logging operations are still common throughout the protected areas, despite the longstanding efforts of the local community, NGOs, and certain government bodies to prevent such activities.
Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
Karen forest dwellers nabbed
Ten Karen villagers who returned to their land at Bang Kloi-Jai Paen Din inside Phetchaburi’s Kaeng Krachan National Park have been arrested, according to a human rights lawyer.
Vietnam strictly controls vehicle emissions to improve air quality
From January 1, 2018, diesel vehicles were required to follow Euro 4 standards, while new assembled or imported cars were requested to follow Euro 5 standards from January 1, 2022.
Kien Giang looking to turn eco-tourism into key service sector
The park is in the core area of the Kien Giang Biosphere Reserve, which was designated as part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves by UNESCO in 2006.
Water levels of Mekong river in crisis, says GISTDA
The satellite image shows the water level of the Mekong River this year is much lower than in 2019, sandbars are exposed, according to the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency
Tien Giang’s district launches measures to ensure production in dry season
The Mekong Delta province is investing more than 40.4 billion VND (1.7 million USD) in building in facilities for drought and saline intrusion prevention, with a focus on dredging 28 canals with a total length of over 56 km. In addition, th
Rare Chinese swamp cypress found in Nakai-Nam Theun National Park
According to the Nam Theun 2 Power Co., Ltd., this species is known to exist in only three countries – Laos, Vietnam and China – and naturally occurring populations are only known in Laos and Vietnam.
Webinar discusses dealing with microplastic pollution
Jointly held by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and the Research Institute for Development of France, the event featured reports on microplastic pollution in Ho Chi Minh City and among aquatic species in Vietnam, and feedback on the State policies to deal with the issue.
How Laos is overcoming landlockedness and bolstering growth
The country’s rapid growth in exports is more remarkable considering it is the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia.
China treads lightly on Myanmar coup with billions at stake
China analysts based in Hong Kong agreed that Beijing was likely not pleased with the turmoil spreading across the country after the Feb. 1 coup. China has multibillion-dollar economic and strategic investments in the pipeline that were blessed by the leaders of Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy, which controlled the civilian-led government that the military overthrew.