Under the MoU directives, eight partner organisations are committed to achieving specific goals relating to net-zero carbon tourism. Partners in the project come from three ministries – Ministry of Tourism and Sports, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, and Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, as well the private sector.
Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
NEB backs EIA on river diversion
The National Environment Board approved an Environment Impact Assessment study allowing a major water diversion from the Yuam River to Bhumibol dam, despite opposition from environmental activists.
CKP moves forward with Luang Prabang dam
Thailand’s CK Power Plc (CKP), a power generation arm of CH Karnchang Plc, is going ahead with its feasibility study to build a hydroelectric power plant near Luang Prabang on the Mekong River in northern Laos. The study will be conducted alongside negotiations over a power tariff rate with the state-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, which will be a power buyer.
Dam battles converge on Cambodia’s 3S Rivers
The rivers are an ecological bounty in the Mekong watershed. But technical reviews pay little attention to environmental costs of dam building.
Singapore to trial import of renewable hydropower from Laos in cross-border power trade deal
The move to import renewable energy is crucial in helping Singapore meet its climate goals. Currently, more than 95 per cent of energy in the Republic is generated from burning natural gas, a fossil fuel that releases planet-warming carbon dioxide when burned.
Social and behaviour change communication campaign on reduction of demand luxury wood furniture launched
“We hope that this campaign will provide useful information and better options for Cambodian citizens, especially youth, to consider as they make choices that impact their environment. Taking the right actions today can lead to positive impacts in the future for Cambodia’s forests and wildlife. Keep the trees where they belong.”
Thai Plastic Footprint Reduction Project identifies changes for reducing marine plastic pollution
Implementation of this project involved plastic footprint measurement training for members of the partner organizations and each partner organization conducting a survey of their plastic footprint to identify baseline plastic footprints and areas for action.
Vietnam’s biosphere reserves earn UNESCO recognition
Two biosphere reserves Nui Chua in the central province of Ninh Thuan and Kon Ha Nung in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai have earned UNESCO recognition.
Giant buddha statue in planned SEZ rankles residents of Laos’ capital
A Chinese firm’s plans to build a 100-meter-high Buddha statue in low-lying Vientiane encapsulate China’s outsized economic presence in Laos. It is to be featured in the 365-hectare Chinese-built SEZ, in which it is planning to build residential buildings, hotels, offices, restaurants, public parks, and other facilities.
