In the Savan-Seno SEZ, local people fear their land being seized by the government without compensation
Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
Half of Mekong Delta to be lost under sea level
New research shows that more than half of the Mekong Delta will disappear under sea level in the next two generations if no action is taken now.
Vietnamese Environmental Activist Detained in Hanoi
Member of the independent civil group Green Trees, was detained on Friday in Hanoi in what was thought to be the government’s response to a film on other environmental activists who were detained for their advocacy.
US urges Thailand to delay ban on pesticide as it will affect Bt51-bn of imports
He also said that the National Committee on Hazardous Substances had not made the decision based on scientific evidence.
Illegal wildlife trade goes high-tech
The Facebook page lists the names of the species of wild animals and animal parts along with prices and contact numbers. Those who want to buy these animals or parts could call a number, join a chat, or post comments.
Freshwater Dolphin Day to be marked today
“Last year’s dolphin survey results saw us bend the curve for the Mekong’s Irrawaddy dolphins – the 20-year decline finally swung upwards with a first-ever increase.”
Village Fishermen Near Laos’ Don Sahong Dam Report Smaller Catches
One of five planned Lao dams on the Mekong’s main stream, integral to Laos’ strategy of becoming Southeast Asia’s power-exporting “battery,” is already proving to have devastating environmental and social impacts.