Proposed flows by researchers to green-up dams in the Lower Mekong are seen as infeasible and devastating to fisheries.
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Supreme Court Hears Case of Detained Environmentalists
The three were charged with “intimidation” and “causing damage” while investigating an alleged illegal sand dredging operation in Koh Kong province in 2016.
Chinese constructors complete foundation of cross-Mekong River super bridges
The China-Lao high speed railway will cross the Mekong at Luang Prabang, the UNESCO-listed city in northern Laos, as part of the new trans-Asian railway network.
Myanmar urged to review hydropower dam projects seen damaging to rural communities
Hydropower development fuels ethnic minority grievances over indigenous land rights.
Japan re-affirms support for Mekong irrigation
MRC project to Improve fish-friendly irrigation, monitor agricultural land use and promote sustainable groundwater management.
New Yangon City challenges regional govt transparency
Without free, informed and prior consent from the public, international disputes may arise, as was seen with the Myitsone Dam and the Letpadaung Copper Mine.
Dead in the Water: New book tells real story of Nam Theun 2
This was supposed to be a better dam, and declared a success by the World Bank. I wasn’t.
Transboundary EIAs could reduce conflict over river projects
Ignoring cross border impacts of large infrastructure projects will spark conflict along rivers.
Migrants face changing climate
Climate change compromising crop yields, coupled with fears of impending poverty, is causing migration out of Cambodia.
China plays key role in Cambodia’s energy development, says minister
There are seven Chinese-invested hydropower plants (1,328 MW), three coal-fired power plants (515 MW) and solar power plants.