Local people have their own set of demands. They are calling for transparency, public participation, and meaningful decision-making power in resource governance.
Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
Saltwater intrusion hits Mekong Delta
This year saltwater intrusion is expected to be more serious than last year and the salt content higher as well
Lack of clarity on scrapping Mekong rapids blasting raises concerns
This is the second time that Foreign Minister Don has made a similar promise. Communities want credible proof about the enforcement of this announcement.
China drops plan to blast Mekong islets
China has agreed to drop a plan to clear rocky outcrops and islets in the upper reaches of the Mekong River in the face of deep concern expressed by downstream countries
Zero waste: one Thai community gets rid of it all without burning.
Ban Paen Pong Chai, which covers 10 villages in Lampang’s Chae Hom district, has emerged as a shining example for others to follow.
Ayeyarwady: nation’s most important single natural resource needs dedicated management authority
It’s time that the nation’s most important single natural resource benefitted from a dedicated management authority.