The disappearance of Sombath Somphone, an award-winning environmental campaigner, drew rare international attention to the poor rights record of Laos.
Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
An ocean of trash washes up on central Vietnam beaches
Severe flooding triggered by torrential rains has left Da Nang’s seas and beaches filthy with garbage and sewage.
Urgent protection measures needed for elephants in VN park
Authorities in Hà Tĩnh recommend the formation of a project for the urgent protection of elephants in the province’s Vũ Quang National Park.
Experts discuss sustainable agriculture
Industry insiders and researchers agreed that the government should do more to promote farming practices based on newer technologies and that are less dependent on pesticides and other chemical-based products.
Belt and Road Initiative set to bring opportunity, but comes with risks
“We hear a lot about the [BRI] contribution, but it will be also really great to hear about what is the problem that BRI has brought about.”
Protests and demonstrations a key concern for extractive companies
Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business organised workshops aiming to raise awareness of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights.
Art exhibition draws public attention to plastic pollution in Myanmar’s waterways
The installation with pictures of animals suffering from plastic products and graphics from EU environment aims to raise awareness.
Asian cities stand to lure climate investments worth US$20 trillion
Many major cities in the region, including Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City have coastlines that are likely to be affected by extreme weather events.