“We had the same situation last year. In the past the land would always flood. It’s very healthy for the soil if the water covers the land,” says Yin Sela, a farmer who lives on the edge of the lake
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Related health risk assessment of exposure to arsenic and some heavy metals in gold mines
The suggestion is to educate miners about the health risks of heavy metals and to encourage the use of proper PPE all the time while working in gold mine.
Thailand’s ambitious steps to go carbon neutral
In general, this Thai commitment reflects a recognition of the way the economic winds are blowing — away from fossil fuels and toward cleaner, more affordable sources of energy that cost less and have multiple benefits (eg, energy security, reduced prices, and creation of new jobs).
Vietnam, Japan hold environmental policy dialogue
Vietnamese Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha and Japanese Minister of the Environment Tsuyoshi Michael Yamaguchi have discussed measures to further foster cooperation between the two countries in the area of environment and climate change response, focusing on the implementation of commitments made by the Prime Ministers of the two nations at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (
Cambodian rights group among winners of international award
Mother Nature Cambodia, a leading environmental movement in Cambodia, has been known for its relentless advocacy and campaigns locally and internationally for the preservation, promotion and protection of Cambodia’s natural environment.
Enhancing children’s rights to a safe climate, clean air and a healthy environment free from all types of pollution
“This groundbreaking initiative is the first of its kind, anywhere in the world, to provide guidance on advancing and protecting children’s rights to a healthy environment,” said Cynthia Veliko, the UN Human Rights South-East Asia Regional Representative in Bangkok. “Ensuring these fundamental rights is not just a commitment to a healthier future for the world’s children, but to a more sustainable future for our planet and future generations. We hope the Principles and Policy Guidance will be used as a basis for an expanded ASEAN commitment to children’s rights to a healthy environment in the region,” Veliko said.
Vietnam needs urgent international help to fight wildlife crime and reduce its impact on Africa
ietnam has been implicated in the trafficking of the parts and products of at least 18,000 elephants, 111,000 pangolins and as many as 976 rhinos. These alarming figures represent only a fraction of the actual levels of wildlife trafficking involving Vietnam because much of it takes place undetected.
Measuring well-being in Thai society
As a part of the Good Society Summit 2021, held virtually from Nov 19-21, the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) proposed there should be a well-being index developed by the people for the people.
Champassak to forge ahead with Mekong management project
The US$65.6 million project is expected to take five years to complete and include landslide protection measures, river embankments, 6.8 kilometers of drainage channels, a 13.5-km road and a 10.6-hectare public park.
Vietnam cuts back on LNG, coal-fired power projects after net zero pledge
Vietnam is looking to reduce the share of fossil fuels, including natural gas and coal, in its future energy mix, while renewables will rise in line with its recent net zero pledge and as securing global funding for fossil fuel projects becomes harder.