Greener Traffic in the Mekong Subregion
A feature article in this special report by the Nordic Development Fund (NDF) argues that business-as-usual approaches cannot continue if road freight transport is to be environmentally sustainable in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS). The feature draws heavily on analysis and work conducted by the GMS Core Environment Program’s (CEP) Green Freight Initiative. NDF is a CEP co-financing partner.
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Publish Date: 28th January 2016
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GMS Cooperation on Transboundary Biodiversity Conservation
Border areas have historically been a source of conflict and strife in the Greater Mekong Subregion. Nowadays, with over 20 years of continuing peace and growing prosperity, border areas are focus points for countries in the subregion to work together. To this end, governments and their development partners are working hard to better connect the GMS through transport infrastructure, customs procedures, and border management.
Video: Environmental Cooperation in the GMS
Government and development partners talk about the importance of regional environmental cooperation in the Greater Mekong Subregion, with a focus on the GMS Core Environment Program. The film was launched at the Fifth GMS Environment Ministers' Meeting in Chiang Mai, Thailand, on 1 February 2018.