Environmental watchdogs express hope that the Thai government’s announcement that it will delay a decision to purchase power from the controversial planned Pak Beng Dam could signal a shift energy supply priorities.
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Karen Villagers Protest Hatgyi Dam, Other Projects on Salween River
More than 800 Thai and Karen residents living close to the Salween River in Mae Sariang of Mae Hong Son province and the Ituta refugee camp organized action on Day for Rivers.
Study says Mekong River dams could disrupt lives, environment
Scientists lay out what dam construction could mean for residents and the environment in the region.
Women must be central to Mekong dam decisions
Loss of livelihoods and independent sources of income for women due to dam construction can disrupt gender relations within families and communities…
Civic group seeks China green help to stymie dam
Local civic groups will seek help from Friends of Nature (FON), a renowned conservation group in China, for its campaign against dam projects on the Mekong River.
Mekong through photographers’ eyes: ‘disaster after disaster’
Photographers Gareth Bright and Luke Forsyth travelled from the sea to the source of the Mekong and found people struggling to adapt to rapid changes
Mekong nations agree to share information
Guidelines to be formulated this week on how to share information and technology to jointly manage the transnational river.
Hydropower and sand connectivity in the Mekong
Improved trade-offs of hydropower and sand connectivity by strategic dam planning in the Mekong
Government halts transport of timber from Lower Sesan II dam
Timber and forest products from Lower Sesan II dam in Stung Treng province’s Sesan district until after the elections in July.
Thailand sets up technological center for Belt and Road Initiative
The Digital Belt and Road (DBAR) International Center of Excellence Bangkok will focus on cooperation on climate change, disaster risk reduction, environmental research, capacity building, among others.