Mekong - U.S. Partnership
Brave Rangers Honored on World Ranger Day
On July 31st, Thailand’s Minister of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) pledged better capacity building and welfare programs for its park rangers at an event marking World Ranger Day in Thailand’s Eastern Forest Complex. The minister recognized that rangers are the front-line of defense and are often poorly equipped and under-trained. Rangers face growing threats…
New Mapping and Remote Sensing Training Improves Sustainable Forest Management in Vietnam
In collaboration with the Con Cuong Forestry Company and Con Cuong Protection Forest Management Board, LEAF recently finalized a new and modernized forest cover and classification map. Both Con Cuong agencies had previously relied on an outdated map, which severely restricted the effectiveness of overall forest management practices including harvesting, plantation and planning activities. Dr.…
Lower Mekong Initiative
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Lower Mekong Initiative: Environment and Water Pillar
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Lower Mekong Initiative: Friends of the Lower Mekong
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USAID climate change adaptation plan for 2013
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Vietnamese Conservation Coalition Formed to Reduce Wildlife Consumption
Vietnam is a major consumer of endangered species and a key target country for combating wildlife trafficking. The Vietnamese government, with support from the USAID-funded Asia’s Regional Response to Endangered Species Trafficking (ARREST) Program, recently convened government and NGO stakeholders to form a coalition to address illegal wildlife trade in Vietnam. Vietnam’s Biodiversity Conservation Agency…
Rebalance to Asia III: Protecting the Environment and Ensuring Food and Water Security in East Asia and the Pacific
Testimony of Gregory Beck, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Asia, U.S. Agency for International Development before Foreign Relations Committee East Asian and Pacific Affairs Subcommittee“Rebalance to Asia III: Protecting the Environment and Ensuring Food and Water Security in East Asia and the Pacific”Chairman Cardin, Senator Rubio, and distinguished Members of the Committee, thank you for the…
World Bank Report Cites USAID’s Climate Study
A new World Bank report, “Turn Down the Heat: Climate Extremes, Regional Impacts and the Case for Resilience” cited a study produced by USAID’s Mekong Adaptation and Reliance Program (Mekong-ARCC). It is hoped that the inclusion of the study in the World Bank’s report will raise the study’s profile as a valuable resource that can…
Cambodian Cartoons Help to Fight Wildlife Crime
Wildlife Alliance, an NGO fighting wildlife crime in Cambodia, released two captivating animated Public Service Announcements (PSAs) to be aired throughout Cambodia. The PSAs address the issue of the illegal wildlife consumption and encourage the public to not only stop consuming wildlife but also report wildlife crimes to the Wildlife Rapid Rescue Team (WRRT) hotline.…
