On the third anniversary of the Myanmar military seizing power, the country has effectively seen a return to the violence, plunder and human rights abuses of the former dictatorship in pursuit of control and hard currency.
Despite international sanctions, the current regime still seeks to fund itself through illicit exports of valuable commodities, especially of precious teak which is much sought after for luxury boatbuilding.
In this episode, EIA Senior Press and Communications Officer Paul Newman is joined by Forests Campaigner Kate Klikis to talk about the ongoing impacts of the coup and efforts to stop the military junta from cashing in on Myanmar’s natural commodities.
Following the money – hitting the illegal wildlife trade where it hurts
Tipping the scales in our favour - the burning case for urgent action to tackle climate change
Not-so-fantastic plastic - why the world needs a global treaty to end plastic pollution
Is the coronavirus pandemic a warning to stop exploiting wildlife?
Why is Indonesia abandoning its timber export regulations?
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