As Mekong economies grow, urgent action is needed to save dwindling freshwater species
Category: In Their Eyes
Thoughts, ideas, and close-up stories of people in the news and those reporting the news.
Cambodia women have little say in climate policy
Institutional change and active female participation in decision-making are crucial to bridging the gap between gender policy and reality
Are Mekong hydro dams truly green?
The Mekong River becomes a prime target for hydropower dams that aim to serve governments striving to reduce emissions
Thailand’s energy shift demands open markets, more renewables
Thailand aims for 70% non-fossil energy in its new PDP, yet inconsistent strategies and bureaucracy could hinder its achievement
It’s time to close the sustainable energy gaps in Asia and the Pacific
Countries across the region need to recommit to a vision where all citizens have access to clean, modern energy
The sound of gunshots across the Salween met with silence elsewhere
On the Myanmar-Thai border, there are airstrikes, gunshots and explosions that no one in the outside world notices.
Vietnam’s Power Development Plan 8: A bold step towards a net-zero future
The long-awaited power development plan shows Vietnam is determined to make a green transition, but much needs to be done.
Fixing region’s air pollution problems requires bold steps
Nearly two million people in Thailand have suffered air pollution-related illnesses in the first three months of the year.
Time for a rethink on Thailand’s troubled forest policy
A photographer’s journey shows the consequences of the Thai government’s forest conservation policy on marginalized people.
Myanmar’s junta stays quiet as climate change hits
Military rulers absent from COP27 and ignore the climate-related disasters that are impacting the people and economy.