A Thai photographer documents the life of a farmer-turned-construction worker in a city as unpredictable weather devastates her crops and income.
Category: In Their Eyes
Thoughts, ideas, and close-up stories of people in the news and those reporting the news.
Lao dam lawsuit failure shows need to revise cross-border deals
Court dismissal of Xayaburi dam lawsuit highlights the need to strengthen accountability of cross-border investments.
How to help Myanmar’s environment and its defenders
Five ways for donors and organizations to help Myanmar’s embattled defenders of the environment.
Journalist’s report leads to tighter oversight of illegal sand mining in Vietnam
A Vietnamese journalist’s investigation into illegal sand mining in the Mekong Delta prompted Deputy Prime Minister to issue a letter, ordering authorities to tackle the issue.
Women enter the forbidden world of elephants
When an elephant becomes sick, or even just hungry, these women are ready for the challenge.
Environment ignored as Myanmar struggles with coup
The military takeover in Myanmar has put a halt to many environmental programs that were starting to produce results.
Doubling Adaptation Finance Can Be An Opportunity for the Mekong’s Poorest
Governments and international aid donors must adopt a human rights-based approach to climate adaptation.
The visual preservation of an early anti-dam struggle
Four photographers and local community members captured Thailand’s anti-Rasi Salai dam movement in 1990s, showing protests and activities of resistance and ways of life that no longer exist.
Spotlight on the right to a healthy environment in Southeast Asia
Citizens across Southeast Asia recognize the right to a healthy environment in their countries’ laws, policies, and juridical system.
As Wetlands Ail, conservationist sees future in villagers’ guardianship
Seila is one of the few conservationists who spends the many hours of listening needed to earn the trust of locals.