Representatives from 17 cities and provinces of the Mekong Delta and Central Highlands gathered in Pleiku city, Gia Lai province, on March 14 to seek ways for sustainable development of the Mekong Basin
Tag: Environment
China Defends Dam Building on Mekong River as Activists Head to Court
Officials from southwest China’s Yunnan province have defended a plan to build a dam in the region as “fully legally compliant”, after an environment group took developers of the project to court last month for violating laws.
Thais weigh merit of Mekong dam
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.
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.
Sustainable tourism development in heritage sites talked in Hanoi
Benefits, but the overdevelopment of tourism in several coastal provinces results in numerous negative impacts
Building for green growth in Thailand
Thailand seems likely to emerge as a model of green building in Asia, a region that is urbanizing more rapidly than any other in the world.
Cambodia creates its first marine national park where pirate fishers prowl
But the declaration of the new park does nothing to protect the environment, at least in the short term
How women pay the costs of development
Women are main economic drivers of their communities, but have little say in development policies shaping their lives.
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.
Briefing paper on biodiversity, rights and business open for public comment
Comments sought for briefing paper on biodiversity, human rights and business in Myanmar.