There is $4.8 billion of public financing support still pending, all for projects in Vietnam, Indonesia and Bangladesh.
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NGO calls for climate budget transparency
First report to provide an in-depth study of the challenges facing Cambodia on climate change and the input of relevant institutions in helping tackle it.
Safeguarding livelihoods for fishing communities in Mekong Countries
The Kbal Hong ladder is considered one of the most effective fish passages in the Mekong region and stands as an example of effective regional collaboration.
Over 60% of Myanmar’s mangroves deforested in the last 20 years
New research shows that mangroves deforestation rates in Myanmar, an important country for mangrove extent and biodiversity, greatly exceed previous estimates.
As Myanmar farmers lose their land, sand mining for Singapore is blamed
For now, the government says it does not have plans to end the dredging or compensate farmers for lost land.
Plans to fight Mekong pollution take shape
The assessment will provide four Mekong countries with scientific evidence and information on plastic debris, plastic pollution and its threat to the environment and people.
Laos Establishes Committee to Inspect Safety of Nation’s Dams
The government hasn’t cared enough about dam safety and the materials used in construction. Officials more likely to blame climate change for accidents.
Mekong Delta faces historic salinity threat
Though China said earlier it would release water from its dams, experts said the amount would never be enough to even reach the delta.