One of the biggest disruptions is the Jinghong Hydropower Plant. Zhou of CBCGDF said the dam and reservoir has made the Mekong river, which cuts through the region, impossible for elephants to cross, further fragmenting their habitats.
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Danish-funded youth action for climate and sustainable energy fund calls for proposals
The fund aims at supporting climate action initiatives, including the promotion of sustainable energy and innovative climate solutions from all provinces and cities in Vietnam.
Endangered cranes still declining
The decline is attributed to human activity and the loss of wetland areas which disrupts feeding and breeding activities, low mating rates, agricultural pollution and a decrease in available food.
Chinese Casino City in Myanmar Recruiting Despite COVID-19 Crisis
The US$15-billion (25 trillion kyats) “Myanmar Yatai Shwe Kokko Special Economic Zone” is due to cover nearly 12,100 hectares, stretching 19km along the border.
New US push: Vaccine and Mekong
Strangely enough, the phrase “free and open Mekong” was introduced for the first time in the latest US position regarding the most important strategic area of mainland Southeast Asia.
ADB Boosts Climate Resilience in Health Systems of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Viet Nam
A six-year, pioneering regional technical assistance initiative has boosted the capacity of health systems in Cambodia, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), and Viet Nam to respond to climate-induced health threats amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
Rare dolphin found dead in Preah Sihanouk
A rare Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin was found dead on Monday along the shores of the Poy Chumteav Mao area in Preah Sihanouk.
Thailand’s Community Forest Act: Analysis of the legal framework and recommendations
This assessment is the first of its kind. It fills in a legal analysis gap in Thailand’s forestry sector for policymakers, civil society organizations and local communities living in and near forests.
MOE ignores ‘twisted’ CYNA report on high forest crimes
Ministry spokesman Neth Pheaktra told Khmer Times that the report needs no response because it was a legitimate report that some civil society organisations had stolen to feed the conflict, serve the political agenda and their donors only.
Ca Mau province acts to better protect environment in aquaculture
The southernmost province of Ca Mau currently has more than 300,000 ha of aquaculture area, including over 158,000 ha of extensive shrimp farming and nearly 8,600 ha of intensive shrimp farming. However, experts say that if local farmers fail to adopt strict environmental protection measures in aquaculture, it will pollute water sources serving production activities.