Geoparks: Conserving Geodiversity and Biodiversity
The Earth history with all the variability and richness of different abiotic and biotic processes is recorded in geological formations. By studying these processes we are able not only to understand them, but also predict the future environmental changes according to the phrase: “the past is the key to the future”. The evidence for the history of the Earth is one of the most important features of geodiversity (Eberhard, 1997).
Early reporting, isolation, diagnosis "best way to contain coronavirus": official
Early identification, reporting, isolation, diagnosis and treatment is the best and most effective way to contain the pneumonia caused by the novel coronavirus . . . .
Wu Hao ( head of the Fangzhuang community health service center in Beijing )
THE general public should reach a consensus that early identification, reporting, isolation, diagnosis and treatment is the best and most effective way to contain the pneumonia caused by the novel coronavirus, a health official said in Beijing on Wednesday.
The global spread of the coronavirus: Where is it?
Latest on the coronavirus outbreak: 2,070 cases confirmed in China, 56 dead
THE pneumonia outbreak was first reported in Wuhan City, central China's Hubei Province, in December 2019. Experts have attributed the outbreak to a novel coronavirus that has since spread across China and abroad.
Obligations and Rights
Someone pointed out sometime ago, that Myanmar’s societal relations have largely been “obligations based”. As I understand it, Myanmar’s culture has its roots in the Buddhist religion which teaches love and compassion towards all beings. As such the social norms of relationship developed by the Monks of the Buddhist order and the learned figures in Myanmar’s history evolved around the concept of “obligations” of the members of society towards one another.
Remittances are of Great Importance for Development
RECOGNITION of the role and contribution of migrant workers is nowadays of crucial importance for the sustainable development of many countries in the world and there are many organizations to defend and protect the rights of the migrant workers whenever they encounter problems threatening their human lives and human dignity.
Geopark: The Relationship between Mt. Tuyin and Bagan Kingdom
Geoparks are single, unified geographical areas where sites and landscapes of international geological significance and managed with a holistic concept of protection, education and sustainable development. Geopark uses its geological heritage, in connection with all other aspects of the area’s natural and cultural heritage, to enhance awareness and understanding of key issues facing society, such as using our Earth’s resources sustainably, mitigating the effects of climate change and reducing the impact of natural disasters.
Writing a New Chapter in Our Millennia-Old Pauk-Phaw Friendship
AS we mark the 70th anniversary of China-Myanmar diplomatic relations, it gives me great pleasure to pay a state visit to Myanmar at the invitation of President U Win Myint. I visited this beautiful land in 2009, and was deeply impressed by its serene landscape, diverse cultures and hardworking people. With the upcoming visit, I look forward to renewing China’s “pauk-phaw” ties with Myanmar and discussing our future cooperation.