Research Institute on Contemporary Southeast Asia (IRASEC) - Member of the network of research centres of the French Foreign Ministry. Based in Bangkok. Ecology Asia - Provides articles, news and links related to wildlife, ecology and environment. The Mekong River Commission (MRC) - Formed by the Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Viet Nam governments to provide joint management of their shared water resources and development of the economic potential of the river. Includes news, events, programme, reports, flood forecasting and information products. BBC NEWS - Asian haze poses 'widespread threat' - The United Nations says pollution from south-east Asia is changing weather patterns and causing disease across the world. Palm Oil Action Group - Lobbying against plantation development and deforestation in Indonesia, Malaysia and Papua New Guinea. Includes videos, action plans, and suggestions for contributions. Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil - International organization of producers, distributors, conservationists and other stakeholders. Includes details of current projects, and resources to download. Based in Switzerland and Malaysia. ASEAN Rubber Conference - Rubber summit meant for a global audience and discussions of the market determining forces and development in the industry throughout the region. WWF Greater Mekong Programme - Provides information for the WWF organization in Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam with activities focused on forest landscapes, fresh water system, coastal and marine ecosystems and endangered species.