Relevant parties will define resources coordinating mechanisms and seek foreign and private support for the effort in both resources and technology.
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Coffee growers in Laos are turning to organic farming
Rural coffee farmers across southern Laos are sharing sustainable agricultural practices to protect both their land and health from chemical farming methods, reports
Thai and Myanmar Women Have Toxic Levels of Mercury
Study finds excessive levels of the metal, which can seriously harm unborn children, in women from Alaska to Indonesia, due to gold mining, industrial pollution and fish-rich diets
Death by dam for the Mekong
Laos’ Pak Beng dam, developed by China and supported by Thailand, has divided riparian nations over how best to manage the river’s resources
The Future Shape of Mekong Cooperation
A closer look at the paths ahead for the Mekong River Commission.
UN ESCAP report: gender equality pivotal to sustainable development
First report to comprehensively map out the intersections between gender and environment at the levels in the Asia-Pacific.
Transboundary Fisheries: Sesan & Srepok River Basins
Cooperation between Cambodia and Viet Nam in water management and development in the Sesan and Srepok River basins is vital for food security.
Journalism opportunities update: climate & water training, cross-border reporting grants, awards
New opportunities for environmental journalism grants, workshops and awards from Mekong Matters Journalism Network / Earth Journalism Network, our partners, and others, for Sept 2017.
Vietnam seeks global help to lift agriculture sector
For the first time, Australia announced its agriculture strategy in Viet Nam, identifying economics, innovation and security in the co-operation between the two nations.
Climate Change: A Permanent Reality for Myanmar
Myanmar has seen massive city development plans and a construction boom. But often these decisions are made without considering long-term environmental impacts.