The Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI) is developing a long-term business strategy based on green and sustainable development to comply with the government’s policy on SME development.
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Our wetlands are worth saving
“There is little research data on wetlands in our country. Designating the areas Ramsar sites is not enough. Further conservation work is needed because people are farming and raising livestock in these areas.”
The Hidden Environmental Toll of Mining the World’s Sand
A detailed study for WWF found that around 55 million tons of sand was extracted from the lower reaches of the Mekong each year, almost double the input from upstream.
Mekong Delta provinces voice concern over shortage of workers
The Mekong Delta is one of the richest parts of Vietnam, leading the country in rice, shrimp and other agricultural products — but now the area is facing a labour shortage
Are Cambodian dams too risky?
Cambodia’s reliance on hydropower for its energy needs could have a detrimental effect on the country.
Gender dimensions of water insecurity and governance in Lower Mekong
This brief shows how outcomes of water insecurity are rarely distributed equally, as experiences vary depending on identity issues including gender, ethnicity, race, class and age.
New integrated law on water distribution, usage readied
Push on to save 23,000ha of paddy from drought
Forest crime ‘rife’ at Prey Lang, Cambodia
“Environmental rangers went there but carried nothing out. Maybe they just paid a visit. Logging is still happening. In short, the authorities are not paying enough attention to the loss of our forest,”
Thailand in need of ‘Energy 4.0’
Thailand’s next phase of growth requires a new paradigm for the power sector; one that leads to a low-carbon economy while ensuring energy security, affordability, and sustainability.