Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
UN hosts dialogue on Belt and Road Initiative, 2030 Agenda in Cambodia
The United Nations in Cambodia has embarked on a research initiative to establish why and how both the Belt and Road Initiative and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development are critical for realizing Cambodia’s vision to become an upper middle-income country by 2030.
Lower Sesan II plant set to launch
It is set to add another 20 per cent to Cambodia’s current total electricity production.
Dam drove ‘collapse’ of rainforest bird populations in Thailand
A 165-square-kilometer reservoir in the lowland rainforest of Thailand has led to the “collapse” of the region’s bird populations, according to recent research.
Vietnam fully committed to global efforts to fight climate change
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is mandatory for Vietnam from 2021, which requires large capital for technologies, which could affect resources for economic development.
China-Myanmar Economic Corridor a ‘Win-Win’
China has a poor record in that regard. So we will be very careful about the environmental impact and social impact assessments and will carefully monitor corporate social responsibility.
Thailand steps away from coal
The Electricity Generating Authority Thailand turns its back on coal-fired power plants after years of fruitless attempts to build them in southern Thailand.
Ban Ki-moon attends launch of Global Compact Network Thailand
Part of a key UN initiative to drive Thailand towards sustainability goals by means of responsible business.
India committed to support Myanmar to build infrastructure, develop human resources: Prez Kovind
Part of India’s efforts to step up bilateral engagements under the rubric of the ‘Act East’ and the ‘Neighbourhood First’ policies.
Mekong Delta bridge set to open in months, after years of waiting
A key bridge that developed a serious crack even before opening could open to traffic next year.