Clean water is our defence against COVID-19 and other serious, water-borne endemic diseases

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Handwashing with clean water is a critical line of defense against COVID-19 infection, underlining how important it is to ensure water for all. However water does not come from a tap: we must protect and restore healthy rivers.

The Tha Bar Wa project, funded by the EU and under SWITCH-Asia programme, is able to help food and beverage (F&B) businesses install wastewater treatment plants. Enhancing management of freshwater resources are crucial to the health and resilience of communities.

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WWF AND WILDAID LAUNCH ‘THE PRICE WE PAY’ CAMPAIGN, TACKLING ILLEGAL WILDLIFE TRADE TO PREVENT ...

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THA BAR WA DEVELOPED CHECKLIST AND GUIDELINES TO SUPPORT EFFICIENTLY SMES IN PREPARING EMP ON THEIR ...

Tha Bar Wa project developed the sector specific Environmental Management Plan (EMP) checklist and guidance with the support of an international consultant, in order to assist small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in food and beverage (F&B) sector in preparing and implementing effective EMPs.

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LESSONS ON INNOVATIVE GREEN FINANCE – NEW THA BAR WA REPORT OUT

The paper seeks to share lessons learned from the project and advance sustainability finance in the region.

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FROM RIVER TO TABLE: HOW MYANMAR’S NATIONAL DISH GOT EVERYONE TALKING ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF ...

It would be part of a campaign called ‘Voices for Rivers’. Mohinga, the nation’s favourite dish and one that always features fish, was the perfect entry point. Without healthy rivers, there would be no mohinga.

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