Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
PM hails ‘troubled’ $3.8 billion Chinese tourism project
Prime Minister Hun Sen on Friday lauded the Chinese developer behind Koh Kong province’s $3.8 billion tourism project, despite it causing a decade-long dispute with the villagers there.
Myanmar law aims to settle land claims, but could cause conflict
The amended law “shows no concerns to the rights of indigenous people or human rights norms and discourages peace building.”
Time for Thailand to take climate action
Thailand’s participation at COP24 was notable mostly for its invisibility.
Opium Farmers in Myanmar: The Lives of Producers of Prohibited Plants
To address problems related to opium cultivation, substantial socio-economic development is required to provide meaningful alternatives for farmers.
Cambodia quickly losing its beautiful beaches
It was once a paradise for backpackers and locals, but now Cambodia’s Ochheuteal Beach suffers from rapid development and poor planning
Mekong Delta needs ecosystem-based solutions to climate change
Climate-change measures must focus on conservation and restoration of ecosystems, as well as sustainable management and social benefits.
Vietnam calls for inclusive Mekong – Lancang cooperation
Cooperation between Mekong-Lancang countries should ensure projects are inclusive and bring about equal benefits for all member states.
Hun Sen Launches Lower Sesan 2 Dam, Blames Foreign ‘Incitement’ For Opposition
Hun Sen states opposition was sown by foreigners trying to turn the public against development.