EcoBurma

16/12/2017

December Newsletter

Another busy year draws to a close and it is time again to look back. We send you an overview of the past and ongoing activities.

22/05/2017

Newsletter of Burma Center Prague - May 2017

The Burma Center Prague together with the CEELI Institute continues to bring together human rights lawyers and Burmese lawmakers.

16/12/2016

Burma Center Prague - Newsletter December 2016

We wish you peaceful and happy holidays and we are looking forward to our common efforts for Burma/Myanmar in 2017!

26/07/2016

Burma Center Prague - Newsletter June 2016

Human rights advocates in Myanmar/Burma who help others often lack even the most basic computer equipment. It is easy to change that, but we need your help!

11/03/2016

Newsletter March 2016

In 2016, the Burma Center Prague continues its activities to facilitate the better integration of refugees from Burma (Myanmar). After many years of focusing on more practical skills and qualifications, we are happy to wrap up this year with a cookbook of Burmese recipes.

27/07/2015

The return of the Burmese cat and where to get your bike fixed in Rangoon... that and more in this roundup.

Furry animals and people in the news! Also we saw lots of stories about economic activity in Burma. For photographic enthusiasts we found some great pics and an opportunity to contribute yourself Let us know if there’s anything else you heard or read about Burma that could be of interest to our read…

14/07/2015

The Shwedagon pagoda has been saved (for now). We highlight some human rights issues in Burma and have lots of tips on food, regions to visit and activities in Rangoon.

Welcome (back) to our blog where we do a roundup of the news in the last week. Let us know if there’s anything else you heard or read about Burma that could be of interest to our readers! Preserving Shwedagon A big step has been taken to protect the Shwedagon pagoda. Following public demonstrations…

07/07/2015

More and more tourists are visiting Burma and local authorities need to deal with this. Is voluntourism for example a good type of tourism?

This week we give you some examples of how tourism is developing in Burma, followed by a few tips if you're in Rangoon. We finish our roundup with an article about voluntourism that hopefully makes people think how they can use their time to contribute better. Let us know if there’s anything else yo…

29/06/2015

Do you think humans originated in Burma? Somebody certainly did! Also: tattoos, business and 18 types of Burmese food you should try.

It's not easy to set up or develop your business in Burma, but there are also some upsides. What does self-expression look like and did modern humanity originate in Burma? Let us know if there’s anything else you heard or read about Burma that could be of interest to our readers! Business in trouble…

22/06/2015

Did you know the rainy season is not a bad time at all to visit Burma? Also, find out how solar energy can help Burmese families.

With fewer tourists and refreshing periods of rain, it's a good time to explore Burma by foot. How is the tourism industry being helped and what is so great about Rangoon? And how can you help getting solar energy to the poorest family in Burma? Let us know if there’s anything else you heard or read…

21/06/2015

Fantastic initiative!

If you'd like to help Ruben and Karin provide families in Myanmar's Dry Zone (one of the poorest parts of the country) with solar powered home lighting systems, you can do so via the link under this video.

15/06/2015

30% of people in Burma live in an urban environment, what effect does that have on their lives? Also, don't forget to take your repellent with you if you're visiting Burma soon.

There is a large divide between people living a rural and an urban life according to a recent census. Protecting the environment while developing as a country is often challenging. If you're living in or travelling to Burma, be aware of mosquitos, there's a dengue fever outbreak. We end our roundup…

08/06/2015

How are small businesses (SMEs) doing in Burma? And are more tourists better for everyone?

What kind of role do SMEs play in Burma and how are they doing? More tourists are finding their way to Burma, is that necessarily good? A new report shows Burma has a long way to go in terms of that succesful implementation of the law. Let us know if there’s anything else you heard or read about Bur…

01/06/2015

Did you know that Rangoon has 10 times less public space than Bangkok and Singapore? Also check out the beautiful 'visual travel essay' of three regions in Burma.

There's a fine line between development and conservation, especially in a city like Rangoon, read about how this is (not) being managed. Also some great footage that will make you feel like you're actually in Burma and a great example of ecotourism Let us know if there’s anything else you heard or r…

25/05/2015

Many remarkable Burmese people in this week's roundup

How has Rangoon changed in the last few years and what basic improvements does Burma need to receive tourists? After that we highlight the people of Burma, both in the traditional sense and forward-looking individuals. Let us know if there’s anything else you heard or read about Burma that could be…

22/05/2015

Fabulous pictures accompanied by interesting and engaging captions. Dejan shared these with us after his trip to Burma last year.

Dejan Petrovic visited Burma 6 months ago and captured his impressions on camera. His pictures give a great impression of some of Burma's people, their work, their habits and daily life in general. He didn't only take pictures, but made sure he knew who he was taking pictures of, so make sure to rea…

18/05/2015

We found some interesting videos about Burma in the news last week. That and more in this roundup.

This week we looked at different ways how Burma's heritage is being celebrated, we talk about a few potentially dubious tourist destinations and have more inspiring travel stories/videos. Let us know if there’s anything else you heard or read about Burma that could be of interest to our readers! Cel…

12/05/2015

Food, pawnshops, some tips and a few travel stories/galleries... check out this week's roundup!

In this week's roundup: More food from Burma, the history of pawnshops, a few watchouts for travellers and some inspiring travel stories and pictures. Let us know if there’s anything else you heard or read about Burma that could be of interest to our readers! Burmese cuisine We’re seeing more and mo…

04/05/2015

Is there a reversed correlation between happiness and friendliness? That and some great art in our latest roundup!

Several initiatives made the news last week about people trying to contribute in one way or another to better livelihoods in Burma. Is there are reversed correlation between happiness and friendliness? Lots and lots of art initiatives coming out of Burma lately, we've highlighted a few. Let us know…

29/04/2015

Golden rocks, massive buddhas, good food and a relaxed vibe; Lucia and Mark went to Mawlamyine (Moulmein) and recommend you make it part of your trip to Burma as well!
http://www.ecoburma.com/2015/04/rocks-and-buddhas

Coming to Mawlamyine was one of the best decisions we made on our trip. We arrived here on a bus from Bago and we walked into the Lonely Planet’s favoured Breeze guesthouse. We decided however we didn't want to spend our 5 nights in town in one of their 'boat cabins' and so we ended up checking-in i…

27/04/2015

"The monks are already used to all these tourists and don't mind"; not necessarily true. Read about the effect of tourism on local Burmese communities in this week's roundup

Tourists can have quite an affect on locals in Burma. We highlight a few articles that cover some of the pros and cons. We also look at a few good eco-initiatives that were covered in the news recently? At the end of this post we have some further suggestions for visiting Burma. Let us know if there…

21/04/2015

In this Roundup: Burma's economy is attracting foreign money, but has local developments as well. Plus a few tips on where to enjoy Burmese food

First of all we wish all the Burmese across the world a happy New Year! We hope you're dry again by now! This week we've spent a bit more time on one topic: the state of business in Burma. After that we have a quick look at some tips for Burmese foodies and end with two remarkable stories about the…

13/04/2015

This week's roundup includes some interesting videos on the Thingyan water festival and beautiful Burma. Have a look!

People in Burma have been preparing for holidays this week as the Thingyan water festival (and the New Year) are kicking off. Later this year general elections should be held and talks are taking place on how these will be run. Also we've found some beautiful shots of Burma that we wanted to share w…

04/04/2015

Weekly EcoBurma Roundup #58: Strange Nay Pyi Taw; Travel costs in Burma; Ready for tourists? https://wp.me/p5Zjmj-1Kc

This week we found some interesting news on several topics. Get to know more about what's (not) happening in Burma's official capital, how much it really costs to visit Burma and what the Burmese can do to ensure responsible tourism from their side. Let us know if there’s anything else you heard or read about Burma that could be of interest to our readers! [ 1054 more words. ]

30/03/2015

Read about Rangoon's art scene and other topics collected for you from the latest Burmese news in this week's roundup
http://www.ecoburma.com/2015/03/weekly-ecoburma-roundup-57-rangoons-art-scene-indigenous-languages-freedom-of-speech-international-connections/

There has been lots of news on Burma this week; all good stuff to be aware of if you plan to visit, live in or are simply interested in Burma. We'll cover exciting developments in Rangoon's art scene, an interesting BBC video on indigenous languages, freedom of speech and what international interact…

25/03/2015

We've reinstated our Weekly EcoBurma Roundup, have a look here for our latest.

http://www.ecoburma.com/2015/03/weekly-ecoburma-roundoup-56-internal-conflicts-promoting-tourism-responsibly-respecting-local-values/

Dear readers, our weekly roundup is back! For this week we'll be looking at: 1) some of the internal conflicts happening in Burma and how this could affect travelers; 2) how authorities are promoting tourism and what is needed to do this responsibly and 3) why respecting local values is important wh…

16/03/2015

Tourism is in its infancy in Burma - so we have to set a good example, as bad habits tend to stick, says responsibletravel.com’s Justin Francis:

Tourism is in its infancy in Burma - so we have to set a good example, as bad habits tend to stick, says responsibletravel.com’s Justin Francis

25/02/2015

The report entitled "Myanmar Tourism Sector-wide Impact Assessment" said an influx of tourists can negatively impact Myanmar's tangible and intangible cultural heritage.　

NAYPYIDAW, Myanmar - Myanmar will not reap long-term benefits in opening up the country for tourists, if there is lack of policy to safeguard the ...

23/02/2015

Article by Lucia Mackovicová and Mark Jarus about their experience of visiting a meditation center in Burma.

After 6 months of almost constant sightseeing and adventures we started thinking more intensively about settling down for at least a week or two and do something that will not only leave us with awesome memories but also will benefit us in one way or another in our future lives and careers. As we st…

19/02/2015

Demand for elephants in Thailand is fuelling poaching in neighbouring Myanmar, with between 50 and 100 animals being smuggled across the border each year.

Groups are trying to raise awareness of the mistreatment of elephants in Thailand and the importance of ethical tourism