Laotian authorities say they’ve seized illegal wildlife products and launched investigations, but conservation groups argue enforcement remains too limited to disrupt the broader network.
Kent Carpenter, a marine scientist who championed protecting the biodiversity-rich Verde Island Passage and the country’s oceans, was shot dead in the province of Negros Oriental.
The US and the European Union have intensified efforts to secure the minerals needed for a clean energy transition. But as investment grows, so does conflict throughout the sector.