The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development’s (MARD) report on the cause of landslides in the Mekong Delta has pointed out eight reasons, but scientists say the report is too vague, making it difficult to find reasonable solutions.
Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
JICA draws up development plan for Tanintharyi and Dawei SEZ
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will take the lead in the drafting of the master plan for Tanintharyi Region, according to a representative from JICA.
Coal to remain primary fuel source for power generation in Asia, seminar told
Coal will remain a primary source of fuel for electricity production in Asia for many years, according to prominent energy experts from Japan, Thailand and other Asean countries attending an energy conference hosted in Bangkok early this week.
NLD positive on clean coal technology
Clean coal technology might be an option for the government’s energy policy, according to an NLD spokesperson.
One map to benefit natural resources management
Government and private sector representatives of Laos and Thailand have exchanged information on using a geographic information system (GIS) to build a single map for improved natural resources management.
The War on Southeast Asia’s Natural Environment
Southeast Asia’s infrastructure boom threatens to destroy the few remaining wilderness sanctuaries in the region.
More efforts needed to cope with climate change in Vietnam
Vietnam should calculate in advance damage caused by climate change as its effects have become more obvious and devastating in recent years, with changes in temperature and rainfall, sea level rises and extreme weather.
Unique limestone mountains excessively exploited in southern Vietnam
A spectacular area of land blessed with unique limestone mountain ranges in the southern Vietnamese province of Kien Giang is being threatened by heavy industrial activity.
The Batteries Are Coming, Are Energy Planners Paying Attention?
Consumers and commercial enterprise are already getting in the game. It’s time for utilities to join them.
Thailand plans to sign electricity accord with Laos and Malaysia
THAILAND is preparing to sign a tripartite electricity-trading agreement with two neighbouring countries at the upcoming Asean Ministers of Energy Meeting.