The deputy governor of Loei Province, which is immediately downstream of the site, has voiced local concerns that the impact of the dam could be even more significant than that already felt by the Xayaburi dam, despite it being considerably further upstream.
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Mekong River Being ‘Dammed’ with Uncertainty by China and Laos
But the current direction of development shows that regional decision-makers do not acknowledge the broader value of the river, ignoring other users of this shared resource.
Cambodia discovers long lost eel species
It is commonly found in the Mekong basin in southern Cambodia and Vietnam as well as in Western Indo Pacific, he added.
Mega irrigation system to help Mekong Delta tackle drought, salinity
It would combine with a coastal dam in the region to combat climate change, rising sea levels and flooding, as well as help develop infrastructure for road transport.
New highways, bridges set to ease gridlock in Mekong Delta
Several major transport projects that have been completed will ease traffic overload on many of the Mekong Delta’s roads and bridges during the Lunar New Year.
Plastic and the pandemic
A sharp increase in household plastic waste amid COVID-19 has exacerbated the threat posed by Yangon’s near-capacity landfills and poor waste management systems.
Efforts under way to develop waterway transport infrastructure in Mekong Delta
Investment capital for national inland waterways only accounts for 2% -3% of the annual budget for transportation, leading to major imbalances between road and waterway transport, especially in the Mekong Delta, data from the Ministry of Transport pointed out.
China, Myanmar agree to accelerate construction of economic corridor
China hopes the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor will be fully implemented after the new government is formed to help Myanmar to develop and revitalize, believing the army will also offer support, said Wang.
Making palm oil more sustainable
Helping oil palm smallholders adopt more responsible practices is key to reducing the industry’s environmental impact.