The forest department, Ma Auu Bin University and WCS are working together on the conservation of biodiversity in the Ayeyarwady region where the rare birds are found.
Category: Region
Selected environmental stories from media outlets in the Mekong region and beyond.
Vietnam moving from energy exporter to importer: workshop
The country plans to import around 17 million tonnes of coal, or 31% of the coal needed for electricity generation, in 2020.
Laos looks to step up from LDC status by ’30
According to U.N. Economic and Social Council’s data from the 2015 triennial review, the GNI per capita of Laos is $1,232 — already close to the graduation threshold of $1,242.
Carbon market necessary to attain GHG reduction targets
Vietnam to develop a carbon market as one method to achieve committed greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets.
Cambodia’s railways evolving from bamboo to steel
Two stories were just published illustrating some of the challenges Cambodia is facing as it pushes to modernize its railroads
Positive start for bilateral talks
A joint cabinet retreat will be held in Siem Reap on Thursday and Friday to discuss bilateral issues ranging from development cooperation to border development.
Rakhine to construct Maungdaw economic zone
An economic zone in northern Rakhine State is expected to start when the current situation in the area has calmed down
Dawei’s ill-starred ‘zombie’ project
Investors rekindle hope in the sluggish Dawei Special Economic Zone amidst increasing concerns surrounding its social and environmental impacts
B Grimm goes big with power projects in Laos
Thailand’s Industrial conglomerate opened Xanamnoy 2 and Xekatam 1 hydropower plants in Champasak province that borders Thailand’s Northeastern Ubon Ratchathani province.
Is Unesco overreaching in Myanmar?
The United Nations may soon recognize the country’s pristine northernmost Putao area as a World Heritage Site, many locals feel this may cause more harm than good