Mekong transboundary cooperation: Making a problem bigger

VietnamNet Bridge VietNamNet Bridge would like to introduce an article by Jake Brunner, head of IUCN’s Hanoi-based Indo-Burma Group and Brian Eyler, director of Stimson Center’s Washington DC-based Southeast Asia Program about the need to foster cooperation among Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia in protecting the Mekong River. When asked about his success as a soldier and politician, U.S. Read More…

Threats to Tonle Sap Lake outlined at start of Mekong River…

Phnom Penh Post SIEM REAP – A warning about the increasing threats to Tonle Sap lake, one of the world’s richest freshwater fisheries and a vital source of food for Cambodians, offered a sobering start to the third summit of the Mekong River Commission in Siem Reap on Monday. Siem Reap Governor Khim Bun Song, in his opening remarks, focused heavily on the lake, which he said was vital Read More…

Princess Sirindhorn releases fish into Chao Phraya for birthday

The Nation Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn released fish into the Chao Phraya River on Monday morning to make merit on her 62nd birthday. The Fisheries Department prepared 590,000 fish of 10 species for the Princess to release from Wasukree Pier. They included giant Mekong catfish, clown knifefish, silver barbs, red-tail fish and a pair of freshwater Read More…

Women key to Mekong’s future and prosperity

Phnom Penh Post Next week, the leaders of Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam will gather for the third Mekong River Commission (MRC) Summit in Siem Reap. A key aim is to enhance joint efforts and partnerships to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The summit’s focus on SDGs presents an opportunity to put gender equality and social inclusion at the centre of Mekong River Read More…

Earth Hour 2018 brings message of conservation, biodiversity

Khmer Times A press conference for the Earth Hour 2018 event was held at the Environment Ministry on March 21. Staged in front of the ministry offices, the event was jointly organised by the ministry, WWF Cambodia (World Wide Fund for Nature) and EcoLife Cambodia, with funding and support from Tiger Beer, Cellcard, and many other private companies and institutions. WWF’s Earth Hour 2018, Read More…

SE Asia’s ‘Environmental’ Monks Need International Support

Eurasia Review A 76-year old Buddhist monk living on his own in his forest monastery in North-eastern Thailand has appealed for international help after receiving death threats from illegal loggers according to a report in Bangkok Post. In neighbouring Cambodia, monks who are mobilizing under the banner of ‘Independent Monk Network for Social Justice’ have regularly put their lives in Read More…

Naga: Thailand’s Fearsome Mekong River-Dwelling Guardian Spirits

The Culture Trip Is it a dragon? Is it a snake? Well, it’s both, and much, much more. Whether on the roof of a temple or in the depths of a river, you’re bound to have encountered a Naga during your travels around Thailand — here’s more about them. From looking at a statue of a Naga, it’s easy to see why they’re such feared guardians. With their angry expressions, sharp teeth Read More…

New phone application could help solve Cambodia’s waste issue

Southeast Asia Globe GoGreen has launched Cambodia’s first eco-friendly clean-up mobile phone application in an effort to help solve the country’s waste problem. The application, which is currently available on all android phones, uses real time data and allows users to highlight parts of the city with a lot of waste, organise community clean-ups, and even suggest locations that need a Read More…

Cambodia’s first marine park established off Sihanoukville

Bangkok Post The Cambodian government has announced the establishment of the country’s first marine national park, the Koh Rong National Park, which covers the Koh Rong archipelago off the coast of Sihanoukville. The new national park, set up by a sub-decree signed by Prime Minister Hun Sen, aims to protect the natural resources and biodiversity of the islands, while promoting ecotourism Read More…

Myanmar power plans could spare the Salween

Asia Times Myanmar and Thailand have announced plans for major gas power projects, as well as greater moves to adopt renewable energy sources. The news will cheer conservationists battling to prevent large dams being built on major rivers in the north of Myanmar. Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi-led government aims to tackle the country’s chronic power shortage by building four gas-fired Read More…