Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
Mekong Delta Freshwater In Peril By Sand Mining And Dam Construction
Researchers from Utrecht University have found that increased salt intrusion and tides in the Mekong Delta relate to sediment starvation from upstream dams and sand mining in the delta.
Vietnam and the Netherlands Developing sustainable and inclusive agricultural value chain and trade platform
Huge milestone in sustainable water governance in Myanmar was reached last month with the launching of the Myanmar language edition of the first-ever published reference book on hydrogeology in the country.
It’s time for Climate Bonds Initiative to scrap its hydro certification scheme
Proponents of hydropower are out in full force in Madrid this week, keen to profit from and perpetuate the myth of hydropower’s climate benefits.
Can Laos profit from China rail link despite being US$1.5 billion in debt?
Identifying and implementing new business opportunities that leverage the highspeed railway will be central to the ultimate significance of the project for Laos.
Mekong River’s aquamarine hue likely to occur elsewhere due to low flows, bringing possible risks
The analysis has indicated that the extremely low flows now being experienced in the Mekong, during one of the worst droughts ever experienced in the region, have changed the water color.
ASEAN to take immediate steps to combat drought in SE Asia
“Regional co-operation, especially among nations benefiting from the Mekong River, is needed to support national efforts to manage drought through data, technology, innovations, policy and financing options.”