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Southeast Asia’s sustainable development path under threat

The latest dam incident is a strong reminder that profit is not everything, and that dams come with a high risk.

Unpredictable and extreme rainfall patterns caused by climate change make the management of water in reservoirs very challenging.

Amongst other renewable energy sources, solar energy in Vietnam has been making the most headway in recent times.

There is no shortcut to a sustainable and inclusive PPP program. If the government goes headlong, it could face political backlash.

Despite no official record, some believed the number of kidnapped and unregistered workers could be up to 200,000.

With fields too hot and productivity too low, it is no surprise that Thailand has such an influx of Cambodian workers.

This was very much an avoidable manmade tragedy caused by poor design, construction and operation.

Much of Laos and the Mekong are vulnerable to such disasters and to broader environmental threats of large hydropower dams the Mekong.

As Myanmar works to restructure to private sector management of the country’s forestry and timber resources, reports of illegal logging are surging.

After studying alternatives to mitigate the impacts of pending dam projects in Laos and Cambodia, experts say, just say NO.