Decreased from 4.3 million ha in 2010 to 3.95 million ha in 2019.
Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
Climate change realities hit Gulf of Thailand
Without urgent action, the future possible wave surge zone means far greater risks of inundation in Bangkok and other parts of central Thailand.
Myanmar: weak leadership is prompting grassroots activists to make a difference
It is becoming increasingly clear that the NLD administration is unable to solve Myanmar’s challenges.
WWF report second dolphin found dead in one week
It said that there is an urgent need to save the Mekong dolphin population from extinction after the latest census showed only 89 are still in Cambodia’s Mekong river.
Mekong states aim to boost ties with Japan, South Korea
Leaders of Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam discuss cooperation in various sectors with Tokyo, Seoul
Helping Vietnam’s Coffee Sector Become More Climate Resilient
“…to customize, translate, and connect climate information to profitability and costs at the farm level.”
Egat eyes power deal with Singapore to offset glut
Follows a Laos-Thailand-Malaysia deal, in which Thailand buys electricity from hydro dams in Laos and sells it to Malaysia through transmission lines operated by the state-run EGAT.
Central forests destroyed to fuel ornamental tree craze
Ancient trees from Central mountains are being harvested to bring to Southern and Northern urban areas to be planted in garden houses, villas, restaurants, or tourist complexes.
Japan’s Kirin Suspends Payments to Myanmar Military Firm
The move follows reports by human rights groups that MEHL has directly funded the commission of crimes against humanity.
Cambodia’s new Green SEZ set for Svay Rieng town
Chinese-owned, 45ha, development for: garments, textiles, light industrial products, machine components, construction material and chemicals.