Asia Insight · SEASON 10
Sustainable Forest Living in Laos
Episode 7 · 2021-03-19
- Documentary
- News
Episode overview
The Nam Theun 2 Dam sits atop the Nakai Plateau in eastern Laos. Most of the power it produces is sold to Thailand, but a percentage of profits is earmarked for nature conservation and for improving the lives of locals. The region is a treasure trove of plant and animal life, so the government has forbidden locals from hunting or logging. Those who have lost their livelihoods are now pinning their hopes on an income from eco-tourism. The residents of one village have had their lives turned upside down by the mega-dam. What can be done to both conserve the environment and improve locals' quality of life?
28 minutes
Season 10 episodes
1. From Tourism to Farming2021-01-15
2. A Family Facing an Unsure Christmas: The Philippines2021-01-22
3. Thailand's Elephant Tribe: Searching for a New Path2021-01-29
4. The Darkness Around China's "Ghost Castles"2021-02-26
5. Vietnam: Fighting the Second Wave2021-03-05
6. The "Homeland" of Korean-Chinese Migrants in South Korea2021-03-12
7. Sustainable Forest Living in Laos2021-03-19
8. South Korea's Elderly YouTubers2021-03-26
9. Reviving Indigenous Designs: North Borneo, Malaysia2021-04-16
10. Children Forging their Futures with Baseball: China2021-05-14
11. Saving Lives through Gotong Royong: Indonesia2021-06-04
12. Muay Thai Daughters - Pride of the Family: Thailand2021-06-11
13. A Life-changing Week: South Korea's Don't Worry Village2021-07-02
14. Helping Homeless Migrants: Shenzhen, China2021-07-09
15. South Korean Women Choosing Unmarried Life2021-08-27
16. The Frontline of Food Delivery - South Korea2021-09-24
17. The Birthplace of the One-child Policy: China's Graying Population2021-10-01
18. Healthy Hearts in the Steppes: Mongolia2021-10-15
19. Young People "Lying Flat" in China2021-10-29
20. Magic Mongolia: A Shelter for Children2021-11-05
21. Island's Fight for Zero Plastic Waste: Taiwan2021-11-12
22. A Pro-Democracy Newspaper Shuts Down: Hong Kong2021-11-19
23. The "Matchmaking Park" for Seniors: Beijing, China2021-11-26
24. Shanghai's Migrant Opera: The Final Curtain2021-12-03
25. Street Art Bringing Change: Thailand2021-12-10
26. Afghanistan: Will Peace Return?2021-12-17
27. China's Live Commerce Village2021-12-24
28. Grandma of the Empty Village: Nepal2021-12-31
