Environment and natural resources

The Freshwater Health Index (FHI) is a web-based tool and open-data resource that measures system health by making clear connections between freshwater ecosystem vitality, the water-related benefits they provide to people, and the governance systems.  Since healthy ecosystems and sustainable water supplies are inextricably intertwined ...

“Pulse of the Forest” showcases both the threats and the potential for the forests of the Greater Mekong region, which consists of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. The region is one of 11 global deforestation fronts – areas that in the coming decades ...

A new booklet “An Introduction to MRC Procedural Rules for Mekong Water Cooperation” has been published online to help understand how the regional intergovernmental organization promotes rule-based water cooperation among its member countries of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Viet Nam.In the booklet, each set ...

Asia Water Forum 2018 will be held in Manila, Philippines, on 2-4 October 2018.The forum will focus on the theme of “Information, Innovation, and Technology”. Underpinned by the need for sustainable water management, reliable water services, and water security, participants can expect high-level plenary sessions ...

When faced with not one but two lawsuits, with claims totaling more than a billion dollars, you take strength from knowing that you did nothing wrong and your friends stand with you. We are grateful to all our supporters for standing by us, for being ...

The Lower Mekong Initiative – Sustainable Infrastructure Partnership, funded by the United States Department of State, and implemented by Pact, together with Mae Fah Luang University and partners will conduct a multi-disciplinary expert course: “Cumulative Impact Assessment on Lower Mekong Regional Water and Energy Infrastructure ...

The writeshop will bring together writers and researchers to build capacity to think critically, and produce a written story on current environmental and development issues in the Mekong region. Less experienced writers especially will be provided help to plan and write their articles.Application deadline is ...

Conservation Workshop Grants fund organizations to train communities, stakeholders, park guards, and others on local and regional conservation issues. These grants support training workshops with a strong hands-on learning component that will build capacity for people living in WWF priority places in select countries in ...

Until April 30th, students and young people starting their careers or going through a career transition can apply for the Youth Climate Leaders (YCL) program.The program aims to develop a unique experience for participants: one trip around the world to learn more about climate change in theory, ...

We are calling for contributions to the conference “Rural Futures in South East Asia – A conference on Migration, Development and Climate Change”, which is co-organized by the TransRe project, the IPSR/Mahidol University and Raks Thai Foundation. The conference is to take place on 31.07.-02.08.2018 in Bangkok.The ...