Hundreds of opponents of the Thepa coal-fired power plant marched in Songkhla’s Thepa district against the expedited construction of the project.
Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
UN ESCAP report: gender equality pivotal to sustainable development
First report to comprehensively map out the intersections between gender and environment at the levels in the Asia-Pacific.
WWF-Myanmar sounds alarm about illegal wildlife trade
Trafficking of wild animals continues to haunt Myanmar despite attempts to curb the crimes Experts warn the trend could damage animal populations if it goes unchecked.
Transboundary Fisheries: Sesan & Srepok River Basins
Cooperation between Cambodia and Viet Nam in water management and development in the Sesan and Srepok River basins is vital for food security.
SE Asian nations to tackle climate change health issues
Members of the WHO’s Southeast Asia Regional Office signed a non-binding agreement to respond to the health risks from climate change.
Journalism opportunities update: climate & water training, cross-border reporting grants, awards
New opportunities for environmental journalism grants, workshops and awards from Mekong Matters Journalism Network / Earth Journalism Network, our partners, and others, for Sept 2017.
Vietnam seeks global help to lift agriculture sector
For the first time, Australia announced its agriculture strategy in Viet Nam, identifying economics, innovation and security in the co-operation between the two nations.
Climate Change: A Permanent Reality for Myanmar
Myanmar has seen massive city development plans and a construction boom. But often these decisions are made without considering long-term environmental impacts.
Nearly 50 sarus crane nests identified
The forest department, Ma Auu Bin University and WCS are working together on the conservation of biodiversity in the Ayeyarwady region where the rare birds are found.
Vietnam moving from energy exporter to importer: workshop
The country plans to import around 17 million tonnes of coal, or 31% of the coal needed for electricity generation, in 2020.