Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
Smaller fragments of forest at risk of greater levels of deforestation, study finds
In Cambodia, the report said, “large areas within wildlife sanctuaries, conservation areas, and national parks have been replaced with commercial rubber plantations in recent years.”
Landmark Settlement in Cambodian Land-grab Falls Short
But, 10 years after losing their land and homes, the affected villagers said that although they won the fight for compensation, it is unlikely to reverse the effects the land grab has had on their families.
Thailand’s rush to cut emissions leaves automakers in the dust
The Thai government’s decision to adopt two different sets of rules in two consecutive years “defies common sense,” said an executive at a Japanese automaker.
Challenges compels restructuring in agriculture
The success of the Mekong delta region in changing crop structure in drought and salinity areas, so the damaged rice area was just 39,000ha, equalling just 9.6 per cent of the damage in the worst-hit year 2016.
New dolphin calf spotted in Kratie province
About 92 adult Irrawaddy Dolphins or Mekong Dolphin inhabit the Mekong mainstream.
This solar-powered device aims to clean 1,000 rivers. Will it work?
he organization plans to deploy the devices in 1,000 of the world’s most polluting rivers, including the Mekong, in just five years to stem the flood of plastic entering the ocean.