While “green” is in vogue today, the next generation must also perceive Thailand’s decarbonisation as transparent and inclusive.
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Switzerland and Laos boost development programme
The accord includes closer cooperation on employment, vocational education and training, as well as agriculture and food security.
Signing ceremony of the Action Programme of the Netherlands – Vietnam Business Platform
This Action Programme is established under the framework of the Letter of Intent to establish the Netherlands – Vietnam Business Platform for the Mekong River Delta
EU’s new carbon scheme — how will it affect trade with ASEAN?
There is concern in Southeast Asia that the potential for more EU tariffs on exports from ASEAN countries will result in a decrease in trade if the cost of imports becomes uncompetitive.
Green building partnership created
The Seoul-based Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) has entered into a partnership with the Cambodia Green Building Council (CamGBC), a private-sector initiative, to advance the green-building movement in the Kingdom.
Enhancing early warning systems in Cambodia for climate change
A new project in Cambodia and Lao PDR was announced last week by countries engaged in the Climate Risk and Early Warning Systems (CREWS) Initiative. The four-year, $5.5 million project is led by national institutions and will enhance their capacities to provide hydrometeorological, early action, and response services to vulnerable populations in Cambodia.
‘Weapons, power and money’: How rare earth mining in Kachin enriches a Tatmadaw ally
The leader of a Tatmadaw-controlled Border Guard Force in a remote region of Kachin State has emerged as a key player in the global rare earth trade, and has turned the territory under his de facto control into a mining hub at a high environmental cost.
Cambodian Leader Acknowledges Oil Production ‘Failure’
“On December 29, we announced the first drop of oil – perhaps now it is a failure,” Hun Sen said in a speech Sunday,
Mekong-US Partnership meeting stresses cooperation on sustainable development
Foreign ministers of the five Mekong countries and the US participate in the second ministerial level Mekong-US Partnership (MUSP) meeting held on Tuesday.
Reduce plastic production to help Southeast Asia
Global treaties must be ratified and properly enforced, and eventually a full ban on single-use plastic will be needed