• Thailand turns to mangrove carbon credits despite scepticism
  • Watchara Kumpai, 68, spends most of his time in boots, stomping through coastal mangrove forests in southern Thailand. He used to work in the tin mining and logging industries that contributed to mangrove loss, until all concessions in mangrove areas were cancelled in 1991. Today, Watchara is dedicated ...

  • Infrastructure development boosts economy in Vietnam's Mekong Delta
  • Thanks to the national government’s investment in infrastructure in the Mekong Delta, localities in the region have achieved outstanding results in economic development over the past few years, returning to the growth trajectory seen before the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021-25, the economy of the Mekong Delta ...

  • Mekong Delta braces for saltwater intrusion up rivers as dry season begins
  • HO CHI MINH – Authorities in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta are taking proactive measures to prevent saltwater intrusion up rivers during the upcoming dry season that will last until April. The delta, Việt Nam’s largest producer of rice, fruits and seafood, typically experiences saltwater intrusion from ...

  • AI forecasts: Can Southeast Asia rise above the Mekong floods?
  • As the Mekong River flows through Southeast Asia, it shapes the region’s life, culture, and landscape. But in 2024, the river’s familiar presence has taken a more daunting turn. Torrential rains fueled by Typhoon Yagi, combined with a relentless monsoon season, have unleashed severe flooding ...

  • Call for Applications: Writing Workshop for Indigenous Journalists
  • The Knowledge for Development Foundation (K4D) is hosting a three-day writing workshop for Indigenous journalists from South and Southeast Asia, taking place from April 22–24, 2025. This workshop focuses on long-form journalism and ethical storytelling from an Indigenous perspective. Participants will receive hands-on training, attend lectures by experienced journalists, ...

  • JOB OPPORTUNITY: TOR of Mangrove Conservation Assistant
  • TERMS OF REFERENCE Mangrove Conservation Assistant         Assignment: Mangrove Conservation Assistant Location: Southern Thailand, with possible regional travel Contract Type: Full-time, on site. Reports to: Foundation Director Duration: 2 years (contingent on performance and funding continuation) Start: Immediately Deadline: 2 March 2024 or Until filled Position: This position is open to Thai nationals and those eligible to work in Thailand OVERVIEW The Knowledge for ...

  • JOB OPPORTUNITY: OD Myanmar Coordinator
  • Open Development Initiative is looking to hire a local Myanmar Coordinator to help manage our OD Myanmar activities. This position will provide program support and technical assistance to the Director and work alongside the lead partner Landesa, their local team and the national Open Development Myanmar platform. To explore the ...

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