Environment and natural resources

A provincial natural resources crime task force has discovered that more than 122 hectares of forest land across three wildlife sanctuaries in Siem Reap province has been cleared and illegally used to cultivate crops. ...

The government carried out 72 enforcement actions against business enterprises, mostly small-to-medium food processing and garment factories, for environmental and natural resources breaches under the Code on Environment and Natural Resources (ENRC) between June 2024 and July 2026. ...

ASEAN member states have endorsed the nomination of Cambodia’s Prek Toal Ramsar Site as an ASEAN Heritage Park in 2026, according to the Ministry of Environment. ...

The Ministry of Environment is tightening its approach to suppressing natural resource offences under an expanded “Green 2.0” strategy, with environment minister Eang Sophalleth saying cases must be thoroughly documented, sent to court and followed through, with no exceptions. ...

Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth has called on provincial and municipal governors to enforce the current ban on the import of waste batteries and electrical and electronic waste (e-waste), warning that hazardous substances contained in such materials pose a serious threat to public health and the ...

Cambodia has introduced advanced environmental DNA (eDNA) technology, an innovative scientific tool that can identify aquatic species through the analysis of water samples, in a move expected to strengthen conservation efforts for the endangered Mekong dolphin, as well as rare species and the general biodiversity ...

The Ministry of Environment says it prevented more than 2.27 million cubic metres of untreated wastewater from being discharged into natural water sources and the environment during July 2026. ...

Environmental activist Ma Chettra and members of the Prey Lang Community Network have submitted evidence what they described as illegal logging in the Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary.​ ...

Long before the first rays of sunlight crest the rice field nearby, Te Teuk Pus Hot Spring is already a hive of activity, with people lining up to take away “holy water” while others take a morning bath. ...

Cambodia’s Ministry of Environment and the US have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation on the use of advanced technology to improve the monitoring, investigation and suppression of forest-related crimes, as part of broader efforts to protect the Kingdom’s natural resources.​ ...

The Ministry of Environment marked World Ranger Day today, July 31, with a ceremony that aimed to recognise the dedication and sacrifices of Cambodia’s park rangers in protecting the country’s forests, wildlife and biodiversity. ...

Authorities have uncovered a farm illegally occupying more than 200 hectares of protected land inside the Phnom Tnaot–Phnom Pok Wildlife Sanctuary in Preah Vihear province. ...

Officials from Cambodia’s Ministry of Environment are investigating allegations by the public that commercial laundry KICYN (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. discharged treated wastewater into the Bati River. ...

Members of the Prey Lang Community Network in Preah Vihear province say they uncovered widespread illegal logging activities, including hundreds of illegally processed timber planks, during a four-day forest patrol. They have requested urgent intervention from the authorities.   ...

Visiting the Khnorng Phsar natural tourism site has never been easier, thanks to significant infrastructure upgrades. It was once a seven-kilometre, three hour, tractor ride to the base of the mountain, but a new road means nature-lovers can now drive themselves to the start of ...

A male Mekong Irrawaddy dolphin, estimated to be between 12 and 15 years old, has died after becoming entangled in fishing gear in Kandal province, Cambodia’s Fisheries Administration (FiA)has confirmed. ...

The Ministry of Environment has designated Boeung Veal Veng, a 315.11-hectare wetland in the Cardamom Mountains National Park, as a protected sanctuary and genetic resource conservation area for the critically endangered Siamese crocodile. ...

As Cambodia continues to face the impacts of the El Niño climate phenomenon, Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology Thor Chetha has instructed officials to work with relevant government institutions to develop dry-season rice cultivation plans, with particular attention to be paid to the risks ...

Koh Sralao, which has been selected to become Cambodia’s first carbon-neutral island, has taken another step towards sustainable development through a recent tour which saw environmental specialists exchange knowledge and best practices on community waste management and marine conservation, with the aim of preventing marine ...

Seven provinces have been hit by drought caused by El Niño, impacting 108,664 hectares of rice fields. While officials say the damage to crops is minor, farmers are being urged to conserve water as the extreme weather is forecast to continue. ...

Nearly 20,000 hectares of rice fields in Pursat province has been struck by drought conditions due to a mid-season dry spell, as El Niño continues to bring unusually hot weather and below-average rainfall across much of Cambodia, with conditions expected to persist until August 10.​ ...

The Ministry of Environment is preparing to introduce the cultivation of giant king grass (Napier grass) into protected area communities in Pursat province. The ministry has encouraged public participation in the initiative, claiming it will generate household income, while also strengthening environmental conservation.   ...

Minister of Mines and Energy Keo Rottanak has defended legally authorised sand dredging as essential to Cambodia’s navigation, energy security and infrastructure development, while acknowledging public concern over its potential impact on riverbanks, fisheries and communities. ...

Two garment factories in Phnom Penh face fines and other penalties after the Environment Ministry said inspections found they burned fabric scraps in boilers and emitted air pollutants above legal limits. ...