Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said the a new economic hub for the Greater Mekong Sub-region will emerge to solve existing problems and develop new projects
Tag: energy
The poverty of simple answers on Mekong hydropower
There are no ‘simple answers’ for managing the risks of Mekong hydropower development. The reality is much more complex.
Thailand-Vietnam sign 10 deals for greater coooperation
They emphasised the importance of management of the Mekong River to ensure balance between economic growth and environmental protection.
‘Flawed’ EHIA for Thepa coal-fired plant approved
The Environmental and Health Impact Assessment (EHIA) on the Thepa coal-fired power plant has been approved over strong objections from opposing groups.
Q&A with Erik Solheim: China and India can help satisfy energy demands in environmentally-friendly way
UNEP executive director speaks about energy access in China and India, and efforts to ban the global illegal animal trade.
HydroCalculator: new, free, online tool helps citizens assess dams
The HydroCalculator is meant for use by communities, researchers and activists who are often closed out of the technical dam planning process. It is available free online.
Central Highlands shun hydropower plants
Most of them are situated in natural forests.
From Fossil Fuel to Clean Energy in ASEAN: Diversification is key
ASEAN’s pathway to an efficient and sustainable energy landscape is paved with with diverse sources.
Legal framework, roadmap needed for Vietnam’s wind power
Vietnam needs to develop a legal framework and feasible roadmap to turn its wind energy potential into reality, experts have said.
Small hydro plants, big problem
Professor Vũ Trọng Hồng, Chairman of the Việt Nam Irrigation Association, speaks to the newspaper Nông Thôn Ngày Nay (Countryside Today) about the dangerous impact of the proposal to build four super small hydro power plants in the central province of Quang Nam.