In the remote eastern region of Myanmar, ethnic communities in Karenni State are conserving and protecting their forests using customary rules and cultural beliefs.
Turmeric supports rural livelihoods in Myanmar
Although turmeric is not on the list of major top ten lists of export crops, it is cultivated in many areas of Myanmar.
Taking the HIV/AIDS blood test is key in fighting against HIV/AIDS
Women in Vietnam are at risk of HIV transmission from their partners. The risk is under-recognized and under-reported as they are not aware of it and don’t know how to protect themselves.
Lao farmers using “photovoice” to communicate about climate change
Lao farmers using photographs to convey the climate risks they face to other farmers and policymakers.
Hanoi’s largest public lake mulls over visitor fees to solve pollution problems
Hanoi’s largest freshwater lake is facing mounting pollution problems. Authorities are mulling over demanding visitor fees to get funding to improve lake management and conservation.
The “Soul of Vietnam” – A young farmer’s determination to grow organic rice
A young farmer in Mekong Delta is pursuing the dream that people have chance to eat clean food.
Organic rice farmers in Thailand’s Klong Yong community find success as entrepreneurs
A case of successful entrepreneur in organic rice community shifted their way of life to produce variety organic products in Klong Yong community of Thailand. The transition initially proved difficult but now the community has grown stronger after becoming not just producers of organic rice but entrepreneurs selling a variety of organic products.
Growing mountains of solid waste in Vietnam pose huge environmental challenge
With Vietnam producing about 15 million tons of waste each year, both the increasing quantity and the changing composition of waste is posing a huge environmental challenge for municipal authorities and local communities in Vietnam. Truong Minh Chien writes about the need for more efficient waste management policies combined with raising public awareness to tackle the serious waste problem.
Greening the troubled waters
More than 2,000 canals in Ho Chi Minh City are breathing their last breath. But a group of young people are putting in efforts to raise awareness and help restore them.
Rare frog-headed turtle brought back from the brink
A species of giant Mekong turtles was believed to have been extinct until in 2007 when a mother turtle was found. Since then, governmental authorities, a non-governmental organization, local people and even Buddhist monks have joined hands to ensure the survival of the soft-shell, frog-headed turtles. Their number has slowly grown, but humans, natural predators and climate change continue to pose serious threats.