Much of Laos and the Mekong are vulnerable to such disasters and to broader environmental threats of large hydropower dams the Mekong.
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Rampant timber smuggling in Myanmar as forest service restructures
As Myanmar works to restructure to private sector management of the country’s forestry and timber resources, reports of illegal logging are surging.
No more dams, float solar panels instead: experts
After studying alternatives to mitigate the impacts of pending dam projects in Laos and Cambodia, experts say, just say NO.
Community groups in Cambodia say logging surged with approaching election
The election campaign has been accompanied by an uptick in felled trees and suspected collusion between the enforcement rangers and the illegal loggers.
New Booklet Explains MRC’s Rule-based Mekong Water Cooperation
Online publication to help understand how the regional intergovernmental organization promotes rule-based water cooperation among MRC member countries.
Growth at all costs should not be the case anymore
Governments are advised not to try to increase GDP at all costs while neglecting sustainable development says economist.
China’s white paper on environment protection in Tibet a tale of lies?
China’s Jul 18 white paper on ecological progress on the Tibetan Plateau is riddled with lies and factual errors known full well to those who are paying attention.
Dam breach in Laos is a man-made disaster
The Korean owned PNPC dam company knew the partially built saddle dam was at risk to intense weather patterns during the monsoon season.
Does Acid Mine Drainage From Coal Mining Contaminate Fertile Soils And Crops?
Open pit coal mines in Vietnam cause toxic trace metal element accumulation in the edible parts of crops.
Addressing development along the Mekong river
“China does not tell us what to do in our respective centres.” Interview on China creating the Global Centre Mekong Study (GCMS) to conduct academic research on the Mekong.