Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
Laos to Build World’s Largest Floating Solar Power Project at Nam Ngum 1
The solar project at Nam Ngum 1 is to have an installed capacity of 1,200 MW, covering an area of over 1,500 hectares, making it potentially the world’s largest project upon completion.
Mekong-Lancang cooperation contributes to addressing regional challenges
While attending the 5th Mekong-Lancang Foreign Ministers Meeting, Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister said the MLC should contribute to consolidating coordination between countries in handling regional challenges.
Laos Plans to Build Sixth Large-Scale Mekong River Mainstream Dam
The studies showed that the Phougnoi dam would affect more than 200 hectares (500 acres) of land, home to 88 villages in seven districts.