Having seen a significant reduction in the number of sea turtles and their breeding activities, the central coastal province of Ninh Thuan is making efforts to address the situation.
Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
As COP looms, Prince William’a Earthshot Prize to Thai-German-Italian team
The “Fix our Climate” laureate went to a joint Thai-German-Italian team for the AEM Electrolyzer, which uses renewable energy to make clean hydrogen by splitting water into its constituent elements.
Lao workers feel the sting of chemical use at Chinese-run banana farms
Workers on the plantations remain exposed to hazardous chemicals which growers import from China even though they are banned in Laos. Yet, they accept dangerous working conditions because they earn more money on the banana farms than by doing other jobs.
Vietnam’s coal-fired power may double by 2030 under draft energy plan
Vietnam may double the amount of coal-fired electric generation it installs by 2030 under a draft power development plan submitted to the prime minister for approval last week.
EU backs Cambodia’s goals to curb greenhouse gas emissions
The EU pays close attention and supports Cambodia and member countries in developing long-term plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by keeping global temperatures below two degrees Celsius.
Pandemic leads to epidemic
Thailand’s plastic reduction roadmap should lead to a clear-cut law. The roadmap should not be just a suggested direction, otherwise it is not enough to make obvious changes because it will be just asking for people’s co-operation.
Lancang-Mekong Research and Policy Forums to discuss water insecurity
On 27-28 Oct SUMERNET will host two online events “Lancang-Mekong Research and Policy Forums” aimed at strengthening research-policy cooperation and partnerships to address water security in times of uncertainty in the Lancang-Mekong Region.
Historic Moment as first passenger train along Laos-China Railway arrives in Laos
The Prime Minister of Laos announced earlier this month that the Laos-China Railway would officially open on schedule in time for the National Day of Laos on 2 December.
Jailed Vietnamese land activist was tortured in bid to extract confession
While all land in Vietnam is ultimately held by the state, land confiscations have become a flashpoint as residents accuse the government of pushing small landholders aside in favor of lucrative real estate projects, and of paying too little in compensation.