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Shunned by investors, poorer nations seek to climate-proof growthA group of 48 developing economies, known as the V20, has announced plans for new financial instruments to safeguard the prosperity gains of at least 1 billion people as the planet warms. -
Environmental NGO urges closure of Chinese hotel ‘spewing raw sewage’ on Cambodian resort islandCSR
Environmental NGO urges closure of Chinese hotel ‘spewing raw sewage’ on Cambodian resort island
This comes after the shut down of another Chinese-run facility in the island last month, following similar accusations of the resort polluting the sea, prompting complaints from area residents and inspections by authorities.
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Cambodia announces hydropower, solar projects amid widespread electricity shortagesPower cuts in the country have caused speculation that they have been orchestrated by the government to proceed with a controversial hydropower dam in Koh Kong province, despite environmental concerns that shelved the project in 2015. -
Cambodia returns land taken from indigenous people in 'unprecedented' moveThe decision 'represents an unprecedented recognition of indigenous land rights over business interests in Cambodia,' experts said.
Opinion
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The Laos disaster reminds us that local people are too often victims of dam development– The tragedy in Laos has trained the spotlight on the unceasing development taking place along the banks of the Mekong River and the real winners and losers of Southeast Asia's plans. -
3 ways to fill Asia-Pacific’s social protection gap– Cash transfer programs, efficient government expenditure and capacity building are ways in which communities across Asia can receive adequate social protection and meet their basic needs. -
Pushing GMS food up the value chain– Conditions are ripe for the Greater Mekong Subregion to embrace sustainable agriculture and become a source of environmentally friendly produce. ADB's Pavit Ramachandran discusses the barriers to this goal and how to overcome them.
Videos
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Clothing the Loop: Art made from textile scraps shows the true cost of fashion– An abandoned garment factory in Phnom Penh is reclaimed by artists in a haunting exhibition that depicts the impact of the fashion industry on the environment.
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Thailand's AIT invents 'off the grid' solar toilet and sewer system– The Asian Institute of Technology demonstrates how the heat from solar power can help disinfect septic tanks at the recently held Reinvent the Toilet exhibition in New Delhi, India.
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