Conservation and environmental news from Laos
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Mekong countries commit to environmentally sound economic development
Environment ministers from the Greater Mekong subregion commit to environmentally sound economic ...
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"Land of the 100 elephants" aims to keep that promise...
Lao PDR is the original "Land of the 1000 Elephants" and following from the efforts by the Lao ...
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Swimming the Mekong
A WWF-sponsored race across the Mekong River highlights one of Asia's most important rivers.
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World Bank finance for Laos dam a blow for the environment
The World Bank’s decision to support the construction of the US$1.2 billion Nam Theun II hydropower ...
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Challenges of freshwater protected areas
This article outlines some of the challenges facing conservation of freshwater ecosystems and ...
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ASEAN commits to controlling wildlife trade
- The 10 members of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) today announced a bold ...
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Fish conservation zone established in Lao PDR
A 2-km stretch of a major tributary of the Mekong River has been recognized by villagers and ...
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WWF launches Wetland Ambassador Campaign 2004
For the first time, WWF-China's annual Wetland Ambassador Campaign is being organized across ...
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Mekong: From threats to alternatives
The ecology of the Mekong River basin has long been threatened by unsustainable activities, but ...
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New project to promote international cooperation on river basin management
WWF has launched a project aimed at promoting international cooperation on river basin management ...
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