This was supposed to be a better dam, and declared a success by the World Bank. I wasn’t.
Tag: forests
Southeast Asian forest loss much greater than expected, with negative implications for climate
The findings are important: they raise questions about assumptions made in global climate change projections as well as future environmental conditions in the region.
Project to boost conservation
MRC and JICA launch joint study on forest conservation and river basin management for environmental conservation in the Lower Mekong.
Laos Announces Another Controversial Dam on the Mekong
Laos notified the Mekong River Commission (MRC) last week of its intention to build a 770 megawatt dam at Pak Lay in Xayaburi province.
How to promote natural capital investments in the GMS
The Mekong Subregion’s key natural capital stocks are in a state of decline. How to reverse course?
Thousands of Seized Logs Smuggled to China, Lawmaker Says
Up to 2,000 logs cut from champac and pine trees weighing over 1,300 tons seized by authorities
Cambodia parliament passes draft law on forestry
The National Assembly yesterday approved a draft law adopting the policies of the Asian Forest Cooperation Organisation, meaning that the Kingdom could soon become the organisation’s newest member country.
Remote sensing observation to help sustainable development along the Mekong
China to coordinate remote sensing along the Mekong River with countries from Asia and Oceania
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
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.