The Lao Government and Viet Phương Group (VPG) will implement a US$650 million bauxite mining and processing project in Laos’ Sekong province.
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Laos to keep building dams despite negative impacts
Remains keen to export hydropower despite charges its dam building is harming the environment and threatening livelihoods.
Lao farmers using “photovoice” to communicate about climate change
Photovoice is a communication tool that utilizes photographs and videos to represent key issues affecting vulnerable groups.
Illegal trafficking of baby elephants to China and Dubai for tourism must be stopped
Secretive agents in Laos are sending dozens of animals each year across the country’s land border with China and fly others to the Middle East.
Save the Mekong Coalition Boycotts Consultation Process of the Pak Lay Dam
Groups within the Mekong region issued a statement announcing their intention to boycott the Mekong River Commission’s (MRC’s) Prior Consultation for the proposed Pak Lay dam.
The Lao dam collapse: a tragedy long in the making
This was very much an avoidable manmade tragedy caused by poor design, construction and operation.