“This outrageous conviction is a blatant attempt to silence these young human rights defenders in retaliation for their peaceful work to protect Cambodia’s natural resources. This clearly violates the activists’ right to freedom of expression and constitutes an attack on all human rights defenders in Cambodia.”
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Resilient rivers: Helping protect the Mekong, and rivers around the world
Despite the wins in Cambodia, Goichot says the Mekong remains “in a state of stress that is pretty alarming.”
How women in Cambodia’s floating villages are adapting to climate change
The campaign, She is the Answer, supports communities to become more resilient by training women to take up climate-adaptive livelihoods. The work is underpinned by research that has shown female empowerment to be one of the most effective solutions at our disposal in tackling global heating.
US and UK Stand Ready to Partner with Thailand to Achieve its Climate Objectives
At the summit, Thailand’s Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment Varawut Silpa-archa provided an update on progress in drafting Thailand’s first ever Climate Change Act and use of the Bio-Circular-Green-Economy Model, marking Thailand’s steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to changing climate conditions ahead of COP26.
US statement at Mekong-U.S. Partnership Track 1.5 Policy Dialogue Opening Plenary
Our focus is on helping our Mekong partners strengthen good governance, economic independence, and sustainable development by promoting a transparent, rules-based approach to transboundary challenges.
Vietnam’s potential of biomass energy
Biomass energy is energy generated or produced by living or once-living organisms. The most common biomass materials used for energy are plants and wood.
Water Governance in Southeast Asia: A Roundtable Discussion
Online public seminar, Friday, 19 March 2021 at 06:30 ICT / Thursday 18 March 2021 at 16:30 PDT.
Plant-Based NGO Unveils Mass Transit Climate Clock Video Campaign To Highlight Climate Change
A Thai plant-based industry NGO has partnered with a data and consumer insights platform to launch the country’s first mass climate crisis campaign at multiple Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS) subway stations.
Widespread illegal logging in Prey Lang rainforest amid ban on community patrols
“While Cambodian authorities prevent the Prey Lang Community Network and environmental defenders from protecting the Prey Lang wildlife sanctuary, illegal loggers are clearing land with impunity.”