Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
Concern as census counts just over 170 cranes in protected wetlands
Environmental technical teams and bird conservationists on Sunday expressed concern for the biodiversity of birds in the wetlands due to the water shortage this year.
Luang Prabang dam met with reservation
The reduced flow due to the dams will deal a critical blow to the already-declining fish population, as well as communities who depend on the river.
Building an inclusive city in Myanmar, one trash alley at a time
The amount of green space per person in Yangon has declined by nearly 40 percent to about 0.40 square metres, much lower than other densely-packed Southeast Asian cities.
Mekong sandbanks obstruct cross-border boat services
The lowest level of water in the Mekong river in several decades has caused sandbanks to emerge, obstructing boat services across the border between Thailand and Laos.
Mekong Delta stays alert for severe drought
For this dry season, which has already started in southern Vietnam and normally lasts until late April, drought conditions are likely to be more severe, resulting in more salinity in the delta.
Thailand Braces for Coming Water Shortages
A top official has warned about serious shortages when the hot season begins in March 2020.
Vietnam in deals to buy Laos electricity from 2021
The electricity will come from hydropower plants with combined capacity of 363 megawatts.