Karen State's Resources Are in Danger, December 2011

This magazine describes how natural resources in Karen State are vulnerable.  The information includes how business men exploited, destroyed and traded natural resources and the environment in Karen State during 2011. The magazine covers many other issues related to the environment in Burma and Karen State. More information...

 

Flash flood swept away 575 people's farms, at least 1,000 acres of farmland in Lu Thaw Township, Mu Traw District, Karen State

23 November 2011

Saw Pla Shae

"In the hot season,  these small rivers don't even have enough water to drink or use, but this year it was too much water; the water swept away all the farmlands and everything it could reach.  ." More ...

The impact of Shwe Gyi Dam (Radio news)

Wednesday, November 09, 2011

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Burma's Environment: People, Problems, Policies

The report reviews the current state of environmental management in Burma (includes domestic and international policies and mechanisms, and the roles of local and international NGOs and UN agencies), as well as highlighting the key environmental problems and the impacts on local people and environment and, also provide analysis on conflict over natural resources in ethnic areas before and after the elections in 2010. (Download)

Endangered Elephants in Megatha Forest, Karen State, Burma, 2010

This study documents the wild elephant population and rich biodiversity in Megatha Forest (also known as Megatha Wildlife Sanctuary), a corner of Karen State that is part of the elephants’ native habitat. The Forest provides a good example of an intact ecosystem, but because 22 of the 60 species living there are at risk, the forest faces significant threats including ongoing war, militarization and accelerating natural resource exploitation. (Download)

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