The Lower Sesan II dam in Cambodia’s Stung Treng province has resulted in inundation of seasonal wetlands, relocation and the fragmentation of local communities. Previously self-sufficient communities are struggling as they become low-income wage labor in distant cities but face mounting debts, economic insecurity, homesickness, and mental stress. Community leaders are striving to invest in education for local youth to gain a better future.
Tapping into uncertainty: Thailand’s rubber crisis leaves farmers in limbo
In South Thailand, rubber tappers are struggling to make ends meet as rubber prices continue to fall, leaving them facing an uncertain future.