Conservation and environmental news: Greater Mekong
15 Dec 2008
Greater Mekong a biological treasure trove: more than 1000 new species discovered in a decade
Over a thousand new species have been discovered in the Greater Mekong Region of Southeast Asia in just the last decade, according to a new report launched by WWF.
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26 Nov 2008
USA Ambassador visits WWF and The Coca-Cola Company Partnership site in the Mekong River basin
The United States Ambassador to Thailand, Mr. Eric G. John, visits WWF and The Coca-Cola Company Partnership site in the Mekong River basin; » Read more
29 Oct 2008
Living Planet analysis shows looming ecological credit crunch
The world is heading for an ecological credit crunch as human demands on the world's natural capital reach nearly a third more than earth can sustain. That is the stark warning contained in the latest edition of WWF’s Living Planet Report, the leading statement of the planet’s health. In addition, global natural wealth and diversity continues to decline, and more and more countries are slipping into a state of permanent or seasonal water stress. » Read more
28 Oct 2008
Shrimp Big in Bangkok Regional Meeting Sets the Stage for Better Industry Standards
World aquaculture industry leaders, producers and government officials will meet in Bangkok, Thailand this November to develop standards for shrimp farming in efforts to reduce its negative impacts on the environment and people » Read more
22 Oct 2008
Payment for environmental services publication
Payments for environmental services (PES) is a new term in Vietnam, and it has already received a lot concern from the government as well as different organizations. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) together with Winrock International and GTZ are to carry out two pilot studies of payment for watershed services by hydropower plants in Son La and Da Nhim. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) is helping to govern the integration PES into Biodversity Law. PES activities of WWF Vietnam started in 2006 encompassing projects in the Greater Annamites area. » Read more
Payment for environmental services publication
Payments for environmental services (PES) is a new term in Vietnam, and it has already received a lot concern from the government as well as different organizations. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) together with Winrock International and GTZ are to carry out two pilot studies of payment for watershed services by hydropower plants in Son La and Da Nhim. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) is helping to govern the integration PES into Biodversity Law. PES activities of WWF Vietnam started in 2006 encompassing projects in the Greater Annamites area. » Read more
22 Oct 2008
A push for 20 new Ramsar sites in Thailand
WWF and the Office of Natural Resource and Environment Policy and Planning (ONEP) are working together to lay the groundwork for 20 new Ramsar sites in Thailand. The plan began with WWF Thailand identifying significant wetlands across the country. These places were chosen for their conservation value and for the way they represent a diversity of habitats, ranging from upland mountain environments to the country’s seacoasts. » Read more
22 Oct 2008
Environmental education rising nationwide
Knowing that education is often the first step in changing and shaping attitude, WWF Vietnam’s Environmental Education Unit has been actively training and inspiring educators to teach about “green” issues all over Vietnam. » Read more
22 Oct 2008
New conservation approach for Mekong Delta
More than 40 environmental specialists and researchers from WWF, UNESCO, relevant NGOs, government agencies and universities gathered in Can Tho City, Vietnam on 5 June to discuss the establishment of the Mekong Delta Conservation Forum. » Read more
22 Oct 2008
Communities mapping wetlands
What constitutes a wetland? Important freshwater habitats suffer from a lack of clarity of their boundaries especially when considering seasonal fluctuations in level. Therefore, the “Community wetland management in Thailand and the Mekong river basin” Project of WWF Thailand has piloted a participatory approach to the demarcation of wetlands that involves local communities and is recognized under government land allocation legislation. » Read more
13 Oct 2008
Stuffed bears and paper tigers
WWF Greater Mekong and TRAFFIC Greater Mekong, in Vietnam, have come up with a great solution when trying to develop an awareness raising campaign to reduce the widespread illegal consumption of wildlife products in the country. The public service announcements (PSAs) meant to target consumers’ awareness would come from the consumers themselves. » Read more
