To promote these water and marine resources, the people of Cambodia celebrate River Festival. This year, the festivity will be held in Kampong Chhnang on March 15 to 17.
Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
Mekong farmers use iPads to learn about ’smart’ agriculture
Authorities in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap have taken measures to bring farmers closer to smart agriculture at a time when they are struggling to find buyers for their produce.
Citizens urged to not worry about Chinese investment
“We have seen thousands of Chinese criminals arrested and deported – this is a show of our intent to manage the situation.”
Myanmar’s Myitsone Dam Dilemma
Pitted against the wounded ego of Beijing and the anger of Chinese hydropower investors are very high stakes on Myanmar’s side of the fence: national pride, self-determination.
Sustaining the heartbeat of the Mekong Basin
Moving from hydro to solar could protect the Tonle Sap Lake, the world’s largest freshwater fishery.
Coral Reefs Are Now In Danger Of Getting Diseases Caused By Plastic Pollution In The Oceans
The Coral Reefs Are Now In Danger Of Getting Diseases Caused By Plastic Pollution In The Oceans
Breath in Thailand and die sooner: research
On average, Bangkokians will live 2.4 years less, while people in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai will respectively see 3.6 and 3.9 fewer summers