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Vulnerability assessment of climate risks in Stung Treng Province, Cambodia
An assessment of the potential consequences of climate change on wetland communities and livelihoods in Cambodia. This forms part of the Mekong Wetlands Biodiversity...
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A rapid vulnerability assessment of coastal habitats and selected species to climate risks in Chanthaburi and Trat (Thailand), Koh Kong and Kampot (Cambodia), and Kien Giang, Ben Tre, Soc Trang and Can Gio (Vietnam)
This report presents a rapid assessment of the vulnerability to climate change of coastal habitats and selected species in eight focal areas in Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand....
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Review of the Ch. Karnchang Public Company Limited environmental impact assessment (EIA), Xayaburi Hydroelectric Power Project, Lao PDR
A review of the environmental impact assessment prepared for the Xayaburi dam. The author argues that the EIA fails to address the proposed modification of the natural flow...
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Comments concerning the environmental impact assessment and social impact assessment documents provided for the Xayaburi hydroelectric power project, Lao PDR, August 2010
A submission to project developers raising concerns about the environmental impact assessment for the Xayaburi dam. The author raises concerns about the 2011 environmental...
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Review of Xayaburi Dam EIA incorporation into regional consultation on impacts
This document discusses the consultation process relating to the Xayaburi Dam. The Xayaburi Dam is one of 11 hydropower projects proposed along the Mekong River. An...
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Myitsone Hydroelectric Project, an International Rivers briefing
A report about the Myitsone Hydroelectric Project, the largest of seven dams planned along the Irrawaddy, Mali Hka, and N’Mai Hka rivers in Myanmar. The Myitsone is located at...
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Land suitability for oil palm in southern Myanmar
A working paper investigating the agro-ecological conditions where oil palm is presently cultivated in southern Myanmar and where it could be further developed. The researchers...
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(Thailand) Fifth national report to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity
This report provides the latest information on Thailand's implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity. In parts one and two the report touches on the social and...
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(Vietnam) Fifth national report to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity
This report provides the latest information on Vietnam’s implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity. Part one provides the latest information on the status, trends...
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(Myanmar) Fifth national report to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity
This report provides the latest information on Myanmar's implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity since the fourth national report in 2009. Part one provides the...
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The conservation of key wetland sites in the Mekong Delta
A report about a project to identify, evaluate and conserve key wetland sites in the Mekong Delta. The project objectives were to review existing and planned biodiversity...
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Six new species of Begonia (Begoniaceae) from limestone areas in Northern Vietnam
This article reports six species of Begonia that were previously unknown to science from Northern Vietnam. Diagnostic features that separate them from morphologically allied...
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Present situation of road safety in Myanmar (2013)
A presentation providing an update of the state of road safety in Myanmar. The presenter provides data on the number of motor vehicles, motorcycles, vehicle licenses, and...
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Final Assessment and Report On 2007 Commune Council Elections
The Committee for Free and Fair Elections in Cambodia (COMFREL), an election-monitoring organization and having previously observed the 1998 and 2003 National Assembly Elections...
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Population aging and aggregate consumption in developing Asia
This paper examines the effect of old-age dependency ratio on the share of consumption in gross domestic product. The authors compare this relationship in Asian economies...
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Asia in the ageing century: Part II, retirement income
A research brief about retirement income systems across Asia. The report discusses the fiscal sustainability of pensions, considering structure, generosity, benefit access and...
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Bioenergy consumption and biogas potential in Cambodian households
This article analyses residential bioenergy consumption and resources based on by-products of agricultural production and animal husbandry, based on a nationwide residential...
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Asia in the ageing century: Part I – population trends
This research brief is the first in a three-part series that looks at Asia in the ageing century. This briefing sets the demographic context. With a focus on the countries of...
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New arenas of engagement at the water governance-climate finance nexus? An analysis of the boom and bust of hydropower CDM projects in Vietnam
This article explores whether new arenas of engagement for water governance have been created and utilised following the implementation of the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM)...
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Strategies of the poorest in local water conflict and cooperation – Evidence from Vietnam, Bolivia and Zambia
This paper examines the strategies of poor households in local water conflicts, based on case study studies from Vietnam, Bolivia and Zambia. It is shown that such households...