Cambodia is committed to address climate change issues by securing over 400-MW solar power, equal to 15 percent of the country’s total energetic source, reducing illegal forest logging, and phasing out new hydro and coal power plants.
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Mekong Delta’s biggest irrigation system near completion
The entire irrigation system, invested by funds raised through government bonds, is expected to irrigate 384,000 hectares of land, of which 350,000 hectares are for agriculture and aquaculture, in Kien Giang, Hau Giang, Ca Mau and Bac Lieu provinces.
Kachin community worry about environmental damage due to gold digging
Local people in Kachin State are unsure as to whether controls will be brought in for gold mining and protection of the environment. There is concern that mining work, particularly with heavy machinery, will continue to badly damage the environment including destroying river bank soil, particularly during seasonal flooding.
The elephant in the room: a Thai village’s unwelcome guests – photo essay
Researchers warn that the competition for resources will intensify. “In Thailand the forest areas are still decreasing, and we have many, many projects that try to make developments inside the forest,” says Bhichet, adding that in 1933, 43% of Thailand was forested; by 2019 this had fallen to just under 32% of the country.
Results of flood-based livelihood project in Mekong Delta reviewed
It aims to implement farmer demonstrations of low-risk, flood-based livelihoods across about 470 hectares of rice-growing land and retain some 8.5 million cu.m of flood water.
Blitz on smoky cars to curb PM2.5 smog
The Pollution Control Department (PCD) aims to reduce PM2.5 air pollution by 25% by imposing the maximum punishment under the traffic law on any driver whose vehicle produces black smoke caused by poor maintenance.
Will Cambodia Commit to Protecting Its Forests?
Over the past two decades, Cambodia has lost 28 percent of its tree cover — equivalent to 2.46 million hectares, according to the Global Forest Watch dataset. The annual rate of wood loss expanded by almost 300 percent during the same period.
Cambodia has built 15,000 km of paved roads and 20 bridges across the Mekong, Bassac and Tonle Sap rivers
Funding for Cambodia’s infrastructure comes from a number of development partners, including China, Japan, Korea, the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, Thailand, Vietnam, and national budget. Therefore, Cambodia does not rely on China for 100% financing for its infrastructure development as often alleged.
What Was Thailand Doing at the COP26 Summit?
Thailand didn’t make bold climate commitments or sign key agreements reached at the conference. So why was Prayut in Glasgow?