As hot weather peaks, authorities in the Cuu Long (Mekong Delta) region are stepping up efforts to cope with forest fires and salinisation as a response to climate change.
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Cambodian community shows power of connecting nature and humanity
When communities manage their own natural resources, they strengthen the movement for earth rights, but they’re worried about damming in the Mekong Basin.
Grave concern-uncertain action: Mekong Eye’s MRC 3rd Summit news roundup
After a two-day international conference and two days of ministerial meetings, the story out of Siam Reap this week is of escalating problems, but uncertainty about actions.
Ongoing Mekong Dam Construction Puts Communities at Serious Risk: Advocates
As hydropower projects continue to be built along the Mekong, fishing communities living near the Tonle Sap river in Cambodia say their way of life is already changing.
Mekong River dams ‘will harm food security’
MRC says Mekong River dams will cut GDP by US$28 billion, aggravate food insecurity and poverty, and reverse the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Colonial power trapping the Laotian government and exploiting its workforce
China has a colonial agenda with Laos. It provides aid and investment, but both come at the cost of Laotian sovereignty.
Code of conduct for the Mekong
The code should include three main components: confidence building measures, preventive diplomacy and dispute settlement mechanisms.
Mekong River conference hears of determination to work with LMC
Sustainability key as two bodies discuss future management of vital waterway.
Mekong Eye’s GMS Sixth Summit News Roundup
The $US66 billion project wish list and more from the ministerial and side meetings that took place in Hanio
Financial sector helps boost transition for low-carbon economy: experts
Vietnam forum explores how the financial sector plays a pivotal role in the transition to a low-carbon economy by shifting capital away from unsustainable activities.