Compared to neighbouring economies, Myanmar stands out in terms of technical solar potential with the highest 26,962 megawatts per year, a 2015 Asia Development Bank report suggests.
Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
Losing dolphins for more hydropower
“Before 2016, when there was no dam, there were more than 10 Irrawaddy dolphins [a Red List species] in my area, but in recent years they have disappeared and only three remain now.”
Friendship bridges that are not friendly
Four ‘Friendship Bridges’ span the wide majestic Mekong River as it creates a meandering borderline between Thailand and Laos but just how friendly are these border bridges?
Promoting biodiversity-friendly trade in the Mekong region
UNCTAD recently brought together representatives of governments, intergovernmental organizations, the private sector and civil society to discuss developments in BioTrade in Viet Nam, Laos and Myanmar.