Cambodia stands to lose US$130 million per year in economic benefit unless deforestation in the Veun Sai-Siem Pang National Park (VSSPNP) is halted.
Tag: Environment
Death by dam for the Mekong
Laos’ Pak Beng dam, developed by China and supported by Thailand, has divided riparian nations over how best to manage the river’s resources
The Future Shape of Mekong Cooperation
A closer look at the paths ahead for the Mekong River Commission.
UN ESCAP report: gender equality pivotal to sustainable development
First report to comprehensively map out the intersections between gender and environment at the levels in the Asia-Pacific.
Journalism opportunities update: climate & water training, cross-border reporting grants, awards
New opportunities for environmental journalism grants, workshops and awards from Mekong Matters Journalism Network / Earth Journalism Network, our partners, and others, for Sept 2017.
Vietnam seeks global help to lift agriculture sector
For the first time, Australia announced its agriculture strategy in Viet Nam, identifying economics, innovation and security in the co-operation between the two nations.
Climate Change: A Permanent Reality for Myanmar
Myanmar has seen massive city development plans and a construction boom. But often these decisions are made without considering long-term environmental impacts.
Nearly 50 sarus crane nests identified
The forest department, Ma Auu Bin University and WCS are working together on the conservation of biodiversity in the Ayeyarwady region where the rare birds are found.
Carbon market necessary to attain GHG reduction targets
Vietnam to develop a carbon market as one method to achieve committed greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets.
Dawei’s ill-starred ‘zombie’ project
Investors rekindle hope in the sluggish Dawei Special Economic Zone amidst increasing concerns surrounding its social and environmental impacts