Mekong Commons is back. We resume our work as a platform for debate and organizing writeshops that support young writers in the Mekong Region to produce articles and films that offer topical and critical perspectives on regional environmental issues.
Open call: Grants for writing workshop by Mekong Commons
The call is open for all writers and researchers based in the Mekong Region to build their writing capacity and produce a written story on current environmental and development issues about the Mekong Region.
Looking back, moving forward: Reflecting on the Mekong Commons after six years
As we look back and reflect on all of this, it provides us further motivation. We are looking back so that we can move ahead.
4th WriteShop for Mekong Writers: Call for applicants
The writeshop will bring together writers and researchers to build capacity to think critically, and produce a written story on current environmental and development issues in the Mekong Region. Less experienced writers especially will be provided help to plan and write their articles.
3rd WriteShop for Mekong Writers: Call for applicants
The writeshop will bring together writers and researchers to build capacity to think critically, and produce a written story on current environmental and development issues in the Mekong Region. Less experienced writers especially will be provided help to plan and write their articles.
A young Singaporean’s journey of self-discovery in Isaan
A Singaporean city dweller travels to the Thai countryside to learn more about sustainable food production and local farming knowledge. Sing Yee, a recent university graduate, shares insights from her stay, amidst conversations on farming, food, politics and development with other ASEAN youths and the host community.
Organic rice in Northeastern Thailand: Improving farmers’ livelihoods and the environment
Farmers in Surin Province, Thailand are turning to organic agriculture after struggling with debt, health issues and soil degradation from past chemical-intensive farming. Organic rice, integrated farming and farmer cooperatives are becoming popular to improve livelihoods, recover ecosystems and soil, and increase climate resilience.
Young people act now: Help protect Mekong Delta’s natural wealth
Thuan Nguyen is a 15-year student from Can Tho, Vietnam who is passionate about the Mekong Delta and environmental issues. He voices concerns about the planned Mekong mainstream dams and wants young people to work together to raise awareness about the value of the Mekong Delta.
Conserving the benefits of floating rice in Vietnam
Floating rice production in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta is a unique traditional agriculture system with livelihood, health and environmental benefits. Once extensive, but displaced by high-yielding variety rice, this article discusses initiatives to recover floating rice production and its associated local knowledge.
First Salween studies conference: Listen to the people
At the first-ever International Conference on Salween-Thanlwin-Nu Studies, highlights include calls for an end to extractive development, progress towards cooperative river basin management, recognition of local knowledge, and participation of local people from within the river basin, including youth.
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