China to coordinate remote sensing along the Mekong River with countries from Asia and Oceania
Tag: Environment
IFC’s draft hydropower SEA report for Myanmar released
One major recommendation: Topreserve the mainstems of the country’s key rivers – including the Ayeyarwady, Thanlwin and Chindwin among others
Leaked report warns Cambodia’s biggest dam could ‘literally kill’ Mekong river
Government-commissioned report says proposed site at Sambor reach is the ‘worst possible place’ for hydropower due to impact on wildlife
Farm chemicals ‘pose a threat to public health’
With decision due next week, academics call for ban on dangerous herbicides and pesticides.
Earth Journalism Network holds First ‘Training of Trainers’ in the Asia-Pacific
Thailand hosts leaders of environmental journalist networks to discuss needs and challenges faced in producing environmental content.
Strategy for agroforestry development in Viet Nam
Viet Nam is preparing for a long-term strategy to speed adoption of agroforestry throughout the country
Foundation of Fear: 25 years of villagers’ voices from southeast Myanmar
Chronicling ongoing rights abuses by Myanmars most powerful actors against minority groups.
Myanmar Fishing Port to $10 Billion Chinese Debt Bomb?
The town of Kyaukpyu, nestled around a small fishing port on the Bay of Bengal, has the air of a place expecting to get rich soon.
Organisations concerned over rivers’ water quality
Water quality in the Sesan, Srepok and Sekong rivers threatens livelihood of 3.4 million people in Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam.
Vietnam’s demand for investment in environment remains huge
Vietnam needs US$ 4.07 billion to produce environmental equipment by 2020, and US$9.7 billion by 2030.