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Category: Mekong

Mekong countries urged to take bold actions, as the river experiences three consecutive years of low flows

By Paritta Wangkiat January 14, 2022January 14, 2022

How does political instability in the Mekong affect deforestation?

By Paritta Wangkiat December 24, 2021December 24, 2021

Doubling Adaptation Finance Can Be An Opportunity for the Mekong’s Poorest

By Victor Bernard and Delia Paul December 24, 2021April 12, 2022

Every country in the Lancang-Mekong region is facing increased climate risks, including more frequent and more severe instances of floods and drought. A new report by the Mekong River Commission, released in October 2021, warns that food supply and livelihoods of the poorest people in the Mekong River Basin are being threatened by climate change. […]

Where does the Greater Mekong’s illegal timber go?

By Paritta Wangkiat December 17, 2021December 17, 2021

Why has illegal logging increased in the Greater Mekong?

By Paritta Wangkiat December 10, 2021December 10, 2021

Some countries, like Vietnam and Thailand, have successfully managed the transition to wood processing. But Cambodia, Myanmar and Laos continue to struggle with implementing and enforcing forest laws.

Under the shadow of China’s mega dams, millions in Southeast Asia face a fight for survival

By Paritta Wangkiat December 10, 2021December 10, 2021

China plans to build the world’s biggest dam in its bid to become carbon-neutral by 2060. But its hydropower ambitions are already having an adverse effect on the rivers and livelihoods of downstream communities, the programme Insight finds out.

Tigers, jaguars under threat from tropical hydropower projects: Study

By Paritta Wangkiat December 10, 2021December 10, 2021

The flooding of land for hydroelectric dams has affected more than one-fifth of the world’s tigers and one in two hundred jaguars.

Joint action crucial for Mekong-Lancang river countries to overcome challenges: Vietnamese Minister

By Paritta Wangkiat December 8, 2021December 8, 2021

Only through joint and timely actions can the countries of the Mekong-Lancang river basin overcome the current challenges to protect common prosperity and culture, stated the Vietnamese Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Trần Hồng Hà.

South East Asian consumers want brands to fight climate change and social issues

By Paritta Wangkiat December 8, 2021December 8, 2021

Consumers in South East Asia want businesses to address climate change concerns, reflect their values, and speak out on social issues.

6 countries vow water cooperation

By Paritta Wangkiat December 8, 2021December 8, 2021

Lancang-Mekong River countries have vowed strengthened cooperation on water resources management as they forge ahead to cope with common challenges in the basin, including drought caused by climate change.

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