Environment and natural resources

On 19 December 2024, the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology, the Ministry of Rural Development, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries issued a joint press release about the third meeting on the three sectors: Agriculture, Water, and Rural Development, organized at the ...

On the morning of 6 December 2024, the National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM) collaborated with the World Food Programme (WFP) to hold a workshop disseminating a climate risk assessment report in Cambodia, utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and geographic data.The event was presided over by ...

On 10 December 2024, Ministry of Environment, Maddox Jolie-pitt foundation and Fauna&Flora issued a joint press release on new survey reveals rich biodiversity in Cambodia’s Samlout Multiple use area on their official social media site. The study has documented a diverse array of invertebrates, reptiles, amphibians, ...

On 25 October 2024, the representative of the Monk Community Forest (MCF), the Preahroka Forest Community (PFCN), the Prey Lang Community Network (PLCN), and the Cambodian Youth Network Association (CYN) released a joint statement in COP16 of the United Nations Convention on Biodiversity Diversity Cali, ...

On 23 October 2024, UNICEF has issued a press release on new report highlights joint action to protect children from environmental health risk in Cambodia on their official website.According to the press, the Children Environmental Health (CEH) report is produced by Ministry of Health under ...

The youth essay contest on “Indigenous Peoples and Natural Resources” is organized to express perspectives and reflections on the relationship of indigenous peoples with natural resources, land and climate change.Therefore, ODC would like to invite all youths, students, researchers, and youths to participate in this ...

On 24 February 2024, the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology issued a press release on the prevention of dumping rocks in the river. The ministry confirmed that rock dumping will cause obstacles or obstruction of the natural flow of water in rivers and is ...

On 22 February 2024, Kampong Cham Provincial Administration issued a press release to the public and the press on the appointment of urgent action with landowners after receiving information about the unauthorized dumping of rocks into the river at Prey Toteung village, Russey Srok commune, ...

On 5 January 2024, Phnom Penh Capital Administration issued a notification on the change of urban solid waste management from Phnom Penh Waste Management and Solid Waste Authority to Enterprise for Managing Municipal Solid Waste in Phnom Penh.The Royal Government has decided to establish an ...

On 19 December 2023, Cambodia Indigenous Peoples Alliance (CIPA) issued a joint statement of indigenous community representatives of the Kingdom of Cambodia on concerns relating to the Environment and Natural Resources Code.A total of 189 representative of Indigenous communities including 44 women convened at the ...

On 17 November 2023, UNICEF issued a press release on children and youth advocate for child rights and climate actions on World Children’s Day in Cambodia.Children, youth people, authorities, celebrities, civil society organizations, and development partners from all sectors in Cambodia come together to begin ...

On 7 October 2023, the Ministry of Environment issued a press release on the broadcast of Radio France Internationale (RFI) on the case of clearing the road to the Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary in Kratie and Stung Trang provinces.On 05 October 2023, RFI reported on ...

On 7 September 2023, IDE release the press release on Solid Waste Management Market Assessment in Rural Cambodia Reveals Urgent Need for Waste Collection Services.The finding showed there is evidence of an existing demand for improved SWM services among rural communities. The study has shown ...

On 7 September 2023, the Mekong River Commission released its 2022 Annual Report that documents multiple achievements over the past year, and key challenges facing the basin that require particular attention.   The MRC Annual Report 2022 chronicles the tangible improvements across the Mekong River Basin, achieved ...

On 9 August 2023, the Fisheries Administration of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries issued a press release to inform the public after finding a 1.01-meter-long female Irrawaddy dolphin weighing 14.4 kg, about two months old, dead of trapping in nets in Peam village, ...

On 15 August 2023, the Battambang Province Municipal issued a press release regarding the case of Sangke River being abnormally black and had some fish poisoning.According to the press release, the joint provincial commission inspected the site and found that the unusually black water was ...

On 30 May 2023, the National Assembly issued a press release on the outcome of the resumption of the National Assembly’s ninth session of the 6th legislature on Tuesday, May 31, 2023.The agenda of the ninth session of the 6th legislature consists of 2 agendas:Discussion ...

On 24 May 2023, the Ministry of Environment issued a press release on the network of illegal organizations using the name Mother Nature.The Ministry of Environment has noted that a network of illegal organizations using the name “Mother Nature” led by Hispanic Alejandro Gonzalez Davidson ...

On 26 April 2023, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries issued a press release on the preparation and response to hot weather.Late arrival conditions with low to moderate rainfall and the possibility of a dry season that can occur and last from early July ...

On 25 March 2023, the Ministry of Rural Development issued a press release on the results, challenges, and strategic direction of sustainable water and sanitation management for all.On 22-24 March 2023, the Minister of Rural Development, representing the Kingdom of Cambodia, attended the UN Water ...

On 23 March 2023, Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority issued a notification on the water supply situation in the dry season of 2023.From the beginning of February and March 2023, Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority has received information about customer dissatisfaction related to water shortage, ...

On 19 March 2023, the Fisheries Administration of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries issued a press release on the death of a male dolphin at the Koh Kon Sat Dolphin Sanctuary, Koh Preah commune, Siem Bok district, Stung Treng province.According to experts from ...

On 10 March 2023, the U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh issued an immediate release on U.S. Embassy launches “Talk2StopLittering” campaign in collaboration with conservation partners in Cambodia.Funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), this campaign encourages Cambodians to stop littering, cease burning plastic waste, and ...

On 27 February 2023, the Embassy of Japan in the Kingdom of Cambodia issued a press release on the Grant Assistance for Japanese NGO projects. The Government of Japan will provide US$843,946 in total for three recipient organizations to carry out the following projects:Nature Center ...