Green development key to growth in Mekong region

BANGKOK, THAILAND (20 February 2012) - The management of food, water and energy resources in the Greater Mekong Subregion will be the most critical challenge of the coming decade, requiring careful balance of economic and environmental interests and better management of natural resources, a conference on the future of the region heard today.

GMS countries to discuss growth amid water, energy and food challenges

BANGKOK, THAILAND (17 FEBRUARY 2012) – Policy-makers from the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) will meet in Bangkok  next week to discuss the challenges and opportunities for balancing economic growth with environmental sustainability.

Transport companies debate the value of different ‘green freight’ measures for trucks

At a two-day training workshop organized in Khon Kaen this week, 30 representatives of freight transport companies and government agencies in Lao PDR, Thailand and Viet Nam debated the relative pros and cons of different measures to ‘green’ truck fleets, including the use of aerodynamic equipment, eco-driving training, reducing idling, increasing maintenance and changing tyres.

Building SEA Capacity Among Government Officials

SEA of power planning is showcased at ADB Energy and Environment Seminar

By the year 2025, energy demand for the Greater MekongSubregion (GMS) is expected to reach 237,000 megawatts, a threefold increase compared to the 77,000 megawatts used in 2010 and requiring substantial investments in power generation.

Viet Nam considers SEA in its energy development plan

Bangkok, Thailand (26 July 2011) –Viet Nam is one of the countries in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) which has applied the results of strategic environmental assessments (SEAs) in its energy development plan.

Forest Communities in Cambodia Engage in Ecotourism

PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA (25 July 2011)- Community-based eco-tourism (CBET) among forest communities in Cambodia  is now gaining popularity as the country gears up to meet its target of reaching  the mark of  5.5 million international tourist arrivals by 2015.

Cambodia Hosts 3rd GMS Ministerial Meeting; Discuss Second Phase of Subregional Environment Program

PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA - Representatives of GMS countries comprising of Cambodia, Peoples’ Republic of China (PRC), Lao People’s Democratic Republic, the Union of Myanmar, the Kingdom of Thailand, and the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam are meeting here today to discuss and decide on the continuing collaboration on an important resource that the countries share -  the environment.