Proponents of hydropower are out in full force in Madrid this week, keen to profit from and perpetuate the myth of hydropower’s climate benefits.
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Can Laos profit from China rail link despite being US$1.5 billion in debt?
Identifying and implementing new business opportunities that leverage the highspeed railway will be central to the ultimate significance of the project for Laos.
Mekong River’s aquamarine hue likely to occur elsewhere due to low flows, bringing possible risks
The analysis has indicated that the extremely low flows now being experienced in the Mekong, during one of the worst droughts ever experienced in the region, have changed the water color.
ASEAN to take immediate steps to combat drought in SE Asia
“Regional co-operation, especially among nations benefiting from the Mekong River, is needed to support national efforts to manage drought through data, technology, innovations, policy and financing options.”
Vietnam strives to join upper middle-income countries
Preah Sihanouk villagers seeking intervention over land dispute
Experts meet to discuss Cambodia’s participation in Verified Carbon Standards
Myanmar villagers worry as Thai coal mine begins operation
Villagers in Mong Hsat township in Myanmar’s eastern Shan State are having sleepless nights as large-scale coal mining operation begins in their area.
German NGO project gives leg up to Lao agriculture, SMEs
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