A recent report by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals caused waves across the world, with several British supermarkets saying it will stop selling some Thai coconut products.
Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
Japan, Mekong nations vow cooperation on health care, economy
The countries agreed to restart economic activity together in a post-COVID-19 world by “establishing resilient and sustainable regional supply chains” and advancing free trade agreements.
IFC finances Myanmar off-grid solar programme
The grant funding will allow for further development of supply chains for quality lighting products in rural Myanmar, from companies to retailers and then onto consumers.
Push for total Thai ban on wildlife trade
Should follow the World Health Organization (WHO) “One Health” approach that involves simultaneously protecting people, wild animals and ecosystems.
Further measures issued to stop land encroachment
The protected areas and forests should be mapped out to avoid illegal land clearing,
Compensation underway for southern Laos’ dam collapse victims
The dam collapse in July 2018 caused flash floods that inundated villages in the province’s Sanamxay district, some 560 km southeast of Lao capital Vientiane
13th Mekong – Japan Ministerial Meeting
To discuss cooperation between Japan and five Mekong sub-regional countries in health care and the strengthening of Japan-Mekong economic relations once COVID-19 is overcome.
The next steps for Vietnam’s booming solar sector
Despite the challenges caused by COVID-19, Vietnam’s tentative target of increasing solar PV capacity to 12 gigawatts by 2030 remains highly achievable.
Inability to Resolve Cambodia’s Land Disputes Tied to Official Complicity
Cambodia’s government is unable to resolve the country’s myriad land disputes because many of them involve senior officials admits government minister.
Activist group renews SEZ fight in Southern Thailand
“Do locals understand the impact of deep seaports? The document does not address the project’s negative consequences on coastal fishing and marine resources?”