Bangkok, 15 February 2023 – The link between transparency, information, and the environment is more salient than ever: USAID, WWF, FCCT, ARIEL, Internews, ODI and environmental journalists are promoting inclusive environmental governance. The Vice Delegate joined an event at the Foreign Correspondents Club of Thailand to learn about the latest insights on the issues, and interact with expert journalists and practitioners and their shared vision. Full reports can be found at asiapacific.panda.org
Speakers were
Hosting: Italian national Stefano Zenobi, Data and Transparency Specialist, USAID Mekong for the Future
USAID Remarks: Aaron Brownell, Director, Regional Environment Office, USAID/RDMA
Report presentation: Matthew Baird – Asian Research Institute for Environmental Law (ARIEL)
Report presentation: Pyrou Chung – Open Development Initiative (ODI)
Partnership presentation: Paritta Wangkiat/Amy Sim (Internews)
Dr. Pyi Soe Aung, WWF Myanmar
Phil Robertson, Human Rights Watch
Mr. Pasakorn Jumlongrach, Transborder news
Ms. Thapanee Eadsrichai, The Reporters
Moderated by: Panu Wongcha-um, President of the Foreign Correspondent Club of Thailand.