Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
Poachers kill elephant in Cambodia wildlife sanctuary
The Southeast Asian nation has emerged in recent years as a key transit hub for the multi-billion dollar illicit wildlife trade.
NGOs want environmental impact report access
Environment Ministry must environmental impact assessment reports due to a lack of public information on whether or not companies comply with their findings.
The Mekong: troubled waters in autocratic lands
The autocratisation of the Mekong region has significant implications at a time when its giant neighbour China continues a long march to the south.
Biodiversity, people’s livelihoods at risk in Chindwin River Basin
The largest tributary of the Ayeyarwady River supports vital ecological services and biological diversity that provide the essential needs for six million people in Myanmar.
Chinese tech firm claims digital plans for Mong La SEZ
A Shanghai blockchain company wants to set up a special economic zone in a rebel-held border area of eastern Shan State–issue digital currencies and IDs to the local population.
Risk reviews over Laos Pak Lay hydropower project
The meeting, however, tabled for discussion the first and second regional stakeholder forum reports, including recommendations from stakeholders’ on ways to improve the proposed project.