Critical as the delta accounts for 12% of natural acreage and 19% of the population and is the nation’s biggest agricultural hub, but is threatened by climate change.
Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
Hun Sen scoffs at power shortage conspiracy theory
PM denied baseless accusations that the government is purposely cutting off power to people in order to form an excuse to move forward with the controversial Stung Cheay Areng hydropower dam.
Local Karen Defend Myanmar’s Remaining Environmental Treasures
“The Myanmar government isn’t oriented towards conservation. Probably they’d log the Protected Areas, and open them up for mining.”
Cooperation never so needed for future of Mekong River basin
Never before have we faced such complex, uncertain circumstances, and never has the need to come together to find ways to mitigate risks, share benefits and boost resilience been greater.
Sembcorp gas-fired power plant wins praise and flak at opening
The 225 MW plant is discharging large amounts of wastewater into the river every day but locals haven’t been allowed us to test it.
HCM City urges completion of urban development programmes
The urban renovation and development programme is lagging behind schedule.
Vietnam rejects international finding on Hanoi air pollution
The World Air Quality Report released early last month concluded that Hanoi had the second worst air quality in Southeast Asia.
Thailand prepares masks for ASEAN meeting due to air pollution
Thailand is preparing face masks for an upcoming regional finance minister and central bank summit after pollution shot air quality to alarming levels, an official said on Tuesday.