Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
Probe into Cambodia police land protestor shooting launched
Cambodian authorities have moved quickly to investigate a clash between land protestors and the provincial military police in Sihanouk province last week during which one protestor was shot.
Cambodia, looking to the horizon, prepares for drought
New partnership on drought preparedness further supports Cambodia in climate change preparedness and realising the goals of Agenda 2030 and Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction
Gov’t boosts handling of customs for scrap Read more at http://vietnamnews.vn/society/484838/govt-boosts-handling-of-customs-for-scrap.html#mFvRHmhdPl2sYuvb.99
Vietnam is way behind on inspecting a massive number of containers of imported scrap materials and waste which are building up at major seaports.
Myanmar Mulls Options to Keep Suspended Chinese Dam Project Alive
Myanmar’s government is working to find a solution on how to proceed with the controversial Chinese-backed Myitsone Dam project in Kachin state, suspended in 2011 amid heavy public opposition.
Bangkok Is Choking on Air Pollution. The Response? Water Cannons.
Earlier this month, Bangkok cracked the list of the top 10 cities with the foulest air on the planet.