Agroforestry is gaining ground as a way to protect coffee crops from extreme weather, but smallholders say they need more than advice—they need a better price
Category: Eye Original
Mekong Eye’s original stories contributed by local journalists, partners, and grantees of the Internews’ Earth Journalism Network.
In Viet Nam’s Mekong Delta, elusive ‘ghost rice’ holds key to climate resilience
A rare plant with ancient roots could help farmers adapt to climate extremes – if it survives long enough
A toxic silence
Unregulated gold mining in eastern Shan State raises concerns about the risk of cyanide contamination in key transboundary rivers near the Thai–Myanmar border, including the Mekong
Charging EVs with solar power: Viet firm says not easy
An EV charging firm tries to rely less on the national grid, but faces steep barriers in costs, competition and regulations
The fight to save endangered river dolphins gathers pace
WWF’s Emily Cunningham tells Mekong Eye about the threats facing the region’s Irrawaddy dolphins, and highlights the solutions and conservation efforts that offer hope for their survival
Unpacking the hidden seismic risks beneath our feet
Experts from the UN explain the earthquake in Myanmar and what can be done to minimize the risks in the future
Powering Ho Chi Minh City’s salt island
Off-grid salt farmers in Cần Giờ district depend on solar power, but face challenges with costs and climate
Cambodia’s carbon credit project review yet to protect indigenous land rights
Indigenous communities near the Southern Cardamom REDD+ Project report ongoing abuses and loss of farming land due to the carbon credit initiative
Lost land, broken promises: Koh Kong’s evicted residents left in limbo after land deals
Families promised a better future at relocation sites offered by a Chinese developer now struggle with infertile land, disappearing jobs and unfulfilled development pledges
Citizen scientists put land bridge plan under microscope
As Thailand’s ambitious land bridge project advances, grassroots efforts from citizen scientists and local researchers emerge to ensure that biodiversity and ecosystems are not overlooked