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Chinese-built hydropower project has high responsibility to protect environment: Cambodian official
Lower Sesan II Hydropower Company pays particular attention to environmental protection, complying with all requirements.
Lancang-Mekong Cooperation: Blessing or curse?
Chinese investment may be a source of capital, but there are many risks from LMC projects which are often contained within opaque, non-binding agreements.
Policy gaps plague lower Mekong amidst hydropower backlash
Countries along the famous river basin need to strengthen legislation and consider non-hydro alternatives amidst climate change threats, experts say.
Work accelerated to built master plan for Mekong Delta’s sustainable development
Critical as the delta accounts for 12% of natural acreage and 19% of the population and is the nation’s biggest agricultural hub, but is threatened by climate change.
Hun Sen scoffs at power shortage conspiracy theory
PM denied baseless accusations that the government is purposely cutting off power to people in order to form an excuse to move forward with the controversial Stung Cheay Areng hydropower dam.
Local Karen Defend Myanmar’s Remaining Environmental Treasures
“The Myanmar government isn’t oriented towards conservation. Probably they’d log the Protected Areas, and open them up for mining.”