The debate on the Xayaboury Dam on the Mekong River in Laos—a massive dam that, in terms of environmental and social impacts, is much closer to Tick-Tock the Croc from Peter Pan than that cute little Geico spokesreptile.
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Renewed partnership with Murray-Darling Basin Authority will prepare Mekong for current and future challenges
Mekong basin-wide planning, environmental monitoring, flood and drought management, climate change adaption, and stakeholder engagement are some of the key areas to benefit from the renewed partnership.
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New factories ‘dodging green rules’
Construction of new factories kick off before their environmental impact reports have been finished which in many cases has caused environmental problems for locals.
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Vietnam’s growth under new threat
Vietnam’s rapid increase in water demand will lead to water stress in 11 out of 16 river basins in the country by 2030 during the dry season occurring against a backdrop of worsening water quality.
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Vietnam Businesses Push for Green Economy
Some in the private sector are giving Vietnamese officials their wish list for a green economy, from more renewable energy to buildings that collect rain water for use.
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Rayong residents worry EEC will come with empty promises
Their concerns are based on the lesson they learned from the Eastern Seaboard Development programme more than 30 years ago.
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Environmental campaigners urge new govt to focus on sustainable development
Campaigners are urging the new government to overhaul what they see as its “overly pro-industrial investment policy” and move the country down the path of sustainable development.
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Fire at Laem Chabang raises questions about the EEC
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Rise in storm damage so far this year
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UN Volunteer helps prepare communities in Lao PDR for climate-related disasters
The partnership has contributed to the placement of many specialized professionals and young people from diverse backgrounds to support communities to become stronger in face of aggressive changes in the weather and the environment.