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...

 

Disease outbreak destroys rice crops in Dooplaya District

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Throughout 2011, villagers in Dooplaya District suffered from disease outbreaks on their rice crops.  Both upland and paddy rice farms were affected by a disease that caused the rice to change colour prematurely and die only a short while after planting. More...

Lead Mining Pollutes Kay Ta and Kay Tu Rivers Affecting 11 Villages

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

A lead mine located near two rivers (Kay Ta and Kay Tu) in Tavoy Township, Tenarassim Division , Southern Burma is polluting and contaminating the water for 11 villages who rely on the rivers for their drinking water and livelihood activities.  More...

Maegatha Wildlife Sanctuary needs protection

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

"Now when I see people logging and mining, I feel sad whereas before I didn't really think about the impacts of these activities.  Now I'm trying to talk to people and explain to them the importance of preserving and protecting the forest" More...

KNU allow EIA to be conducted for road construction from Tavoy to Kanchanaburi (Radio news)

Monday, February 06, 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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