The United Nations may soon recognize the country’s pristine northernmost Putao area as a World Heritage Site, many locals feel this may cause more harm than good
Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
Region’s largest bank: Divesting from fossil fuels will take time
Transitioning away from fossil fuel-based energy can’t happen overnight, as banks’ exposure to oil and gas projects are too significant.
The high price we pay for deforestation
Floods in many countries are taking a huge toll on life and property; afforestation is one way to address the crisis
Hydro plants power Laos into middle-income status
The Laos government is leveraging its rich hydropower resources in a bid to lift the country out of lower-middle income status by 2020.
Singapore signs MOU to develop SEZ and township in Laos
Singapore and Laos cooperate on a master developement for an industrial zone covering 1,300 hectares in Laos’ capital Vientiane
Korea, 5 Mekong nations agree to widen cooperation
South Korea and five Mekong River countries agree to strengthen diplomatic and economic cooperation during annual high-level meeting.
Salt farmers struggle with extreme weather and weak crops
Thi Hau has been pole-shouldering salt for more than half of her lifetime, but the poor crop of salt this year threatens her future.
NGO: Halt hydropower projects in Ngaw Chan Hka
There are plans to construct four dams along Ngaw Chan Hka River as part of the 50 large hydropower projects for the Myanmar government.
Famous Mekong waterfall makes big splash in the rainy season
It’s low season, but now’s the best time to visit the Tad Kuangsi waterfall nearby the World Heritage Site of Luang Prabang.
Seeking sustainable solar power for urban Thailand
A shift by Bangkok toward solar would bolster infrastructure and help give the city a more supportable swag