Thailand has recorded more than 1,500 species, Vietnam more than 700, Laos more than 500 and Cambodia more than 300 — threatened by forest clearing and illegal wild orchid traders.
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Laos’ textile traditions being kept alive at Luang Prabang crafts centre – and it’s empowering women along the way
Started with five weavers–now supports 500 artisans across the country.
Vietnam’s quandary: red or green?
Vietnamese analysts concede that unlike the South China Sea, when it comes to their precious Mekong delta, China really controls the tap.
Dynamics of cooperation mechanisms in the Mekong
Such mechanisms increasingly perceived by some older members of Asean as a threat to further geopolitically divide mainland Southeast Asia.
Greater state-regional effort against climate change urged
While Myanmar has drafted policies and initiated projects to address climate change, more needs to be done at the state and regional level.
Austrian Turbine Company Should Uphold Human Rights in Mekong Principles In Mega Dam Project
EarthRights International and its allies call jointly on the Austrian turbine manufacturer to fully implement environmental and human rights obligations.
New Laos land law could block customary rights, women’s titles: analysts
May bring greater transparency in land management, but it could also curb ownership by women, as well as the customary rights of rural and indigenous people.
Water Experts Question World Bank’s Role in Laos Dam
World Bank’s promotion of a major dam in Laos has fueled the country’s development of shoddy hydropower projects with catastrophic consequences.
New questions asked about Laos dam toll, builder’s role
Civil society groups say govt toll of about 40 is not credible, that 800 or more people could have died in July.
The road is clear for solar energy in Cambodia, says UNDP director
UNDP Cambodia Programme Director discusses the state of Cambodia’s energy sector, the hope of solar, and bringing electricity to everyone