Its July 9 report entitled Silence of the Snares: Southeast Asia’s Snaring Crisis estimates that 12.3 million snares threaten wildlife survival in Cambodia, Lao and Vietnam.
Category: Mekong
Japan, Mekong nations vow cooperation on health care, economy
The countries agreed to restart economic activity together in a post-COVID-19 world by “establishing resilient and sustainable regional supply chains” and advancing free trade agreements.
13th Mekong – Japan Ministerial Meeting
To discuss cooperation between Japan and five Mekong sub-regional countries in health care and the strengthening of Japan-Mekong economic relations once COVID-19 is overcome.
Thailand suggests Mekong River dam construction impact mitigation
At last week’s Mekong River Commission (MRC) Joint Committee’s meeting, Thailand offered eight suggestions on Laos’ plans for its latest mainstream Mekong dam.
Kind words not enough
It is now time for China to back its kind words about enduring friendship with action and enable a mechanism for co-management of the river.
China Leverages Tibetan Plateau’s Water Wealth
Must abandon its current approach to controlling water in favor of institutionalized cooperation with co-basin states, else the prospects for a rules-based order in Asia could perish forever.
Laos urged to better assess impacts as Luang Prabang dam moves forwards
Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam all call for more analysis as the MRC’s offical consultation process comes to a close.
Laos moves on another Mekong dam despite neighbours’ green concerns
Reservations aired by neighbouring countries over the dam’s potential to harm fisheries and farming downstream have yet to receive attention.
A River Drained: Fish, Rice, and Food Security in the Mekong
Interactive, geographical and data presentation simplifies the story of how significant the threats now are to the region’s sustainability.
China Plows Ahead with High-Speed Rail Line for Southeast Asia
Analysts say the full line remains a vital part of Beijing’s BRI: Starting in Kunming, down through Laos, Thailand, Malaysia and terminating in Singapore.