Sustainable Development Goals

The 38th meeting of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR)

The ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) held its 38th Meeting chaired by Yong Chanthalangsy, representative of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and Chairman of AICHA 2024 on 20-23 February 2024 in Vientiane, Lao People’s Democratic Republic. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501445333/the-38th-meeting-of-the-asean-intergovernmental-commission-on-human-rights-aichr/

Pledge to provide clean water by 2030 ‘unwavering’, says ministry

Cambodia remains unwavering in its pledge to provide universal access to clean water by 2030, aligning with its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Prime Minister Hun Manet urges pertinent institutions to prioritise the quality, safety, sustainability, and affordability of clean water for all citizens. ...

Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501444000/pledge-to-provide-clean-water-by-2030-unwavering-says-ministry/

Cambodia attends the 3rd G77 Summit in Uganda

A Cambodian delegation led by Hang ChuonNaron, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Youth, and Sports, attended the 3rd G77 Summit on Jan. 21-22 in Kampala, Uganda, under the theme of “Leaving No One Behind”. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501428141/cambodia-attends-the-3rd-g77-summit-in-uganda/

Japan to help Kingdom achieve sustainable development goals

The Embassy of Japan in Cambodia (EoJ), the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) are examining possibilities of supporting various sectors including enhancing the development of the education system, technology, human resources development, navigation skills, modernisation curriculum and ...

Nheng Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501421756/japan-to-help-kingdom-achieve-sustainable-development-goals/

Data-Driven Policies: Cambodia’s commitment to sustainable agricultural development

Over 400 staff from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) and the National Institute of Statistics, Ministry of Planning (NIS-MOP) have been deployed on one of the most comprehensive data collection initiatives to date – the Cambodia Agriculture Survey 2023 (CAS 2023).  ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501405469/data-driven-policies-cambodias-commitment-to-sustainable-agricultural-development/

CMAA wins Model Leadership award from Spirit of Soccer

Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) First Vice-President Ly Thuch became the proud recipient of an award from the Spirit of Soccer (SOS), a humanitarian educational organisation. ...

Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501406077/cmaa-wins-model-leadership-award-from-spirit-of-soccer/

Cambodia Media Diversity Forum held in Phnom Penh

UNESCO organised the Cambodian Media Diversity Forum 2023 aimed to discuss, exchange and share innovative approaches and initiatives to harness the wealth of Cambodia’s social diversity to jointly contribute to the development of the country and the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501406136/cambodia-media-diversity-forum-held-in-phnom-penh/

UN set up five-year cooperation framework

Cambodia and the UN have jointly signed the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for Cambodia 2024-2028, which provides guidance to the UN system at the country level. ...

Sangeetha Amarthalingam
https://kiripost.com/stories/un-set-up-five-year-cooperation-framework

Government green lights Circular Strategy on Environment

The government has authorised the Ministry of Environment to promulgate the Circular Strategy on Environment 2023-2050 to ensure environmental sustainability and integrity, respond to climate change and promote a green economy. ...

Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501391232/government-green-lights-circular-strategy-on-environment/

Education scheme aiding ethnic minority students

In a concerted effort to combat dropout rates and bridge language barriers among ethnic minority students in Cambodia, the “Digital Educational Resources in Indigenous Languages for Primary School Students” initiative has brought about transformative change. ...

Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/education-scheme-aiding-ethnic-minority-students

PM wants women to play bigger role in government leadership

Prime Minister Hun Manet wants to see women play a leading role in the government as Cambodia has made gender equality and empowerment of women and girls in all areas a priority in its policy agenda. ...

Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501387386/pm-wants-women-to-play-bigger-role-in-government-leadership/

Hosting the 39th WAGGGS World Conference in 2026 reflects Cambodia’s capabilities and influence, says FAPW founder

Visiting Dr. JuseonByun, Founder of Friends of Asia Pacific World Association Girls Guides and Girls Scouts (FAPW), has congratulated the Kingdom of Cambodia on hosting the 39th WAGGGS World Conference in 2026, which reflects the capabilities and influence of Cambodia as well as the Asia ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501387579/hosting-the-39th-wagggs-world-conference-in-2026-reflects-cambodias-capabilities-and-influence-says-fapw-founder/

Cambodia ready to host the 5th Review Conference of Mine Ban Treaty

Cambodia is ready to host the 5th Review Conference of the Mine Ban Treaty: Siem Reap Angkor Summit on a Mine-Free World, which will take place from Nov. 30 to Dec. 3, 2024. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501378211/cambodia-ready-to-host-the-5th-review-conference-of-mine-ban-treaty/

UXO casualties down one third to date in 2023

Officials from the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) reported that in the first nine months of the year, nearly 30 people were victims of unexploded ordnance (UXO), a reduction of around one third on the same period last year. ...

Chea Sokny
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/uxo-casualties-down-one-third-date-2023

Minister affirms alignment of UNICEF Cambodia’s country programme

Minister of Planning has reaffirmed the alignment of UNICEF Cambodia’s Country Programme 2024-2028 with the country’s strategies, plans, and sustainable development goal framework. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501371095/minister-affirms-alignment-of-unicef-cambodias-country-programme/

ASEAN commits to building resilient, inclusive, people-centered community

ASEAN always takes social development as a top priority and is committed to building a resilient, inclusive, people-centred community, and effectively implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501369324/asean-commits-to-building-resilient-inclusive-people-centered-community/

UN’s Guterres praises Cambodia's strategy alignment

UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres praised the Pentagonal Strategy introduced by the Cambodian government for being consistent with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). ...

Orm Bunthoeurn
http://phnompenhpost.com/national/uns-guterres-praises-cambodias-strategy-alignment

Manet en route for UNGA 78

Prime Minister Hun Manet is leading a delegation to the 78th UN General Assembly (UNGA 78) in the US’ New York City, where he will highlight current affairs issues and local development. ...

Neang Sokunthea
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/manet-en-route-unga-78

ASEAN push to resolve Myanmar crisis

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers have urged Myanmar to create a conducive environment towards peaceful dialogue among all stakeholders for the benefit of its people. ...

Soth Koemsoeun
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501356269/asean-push-to-resolve-myanmar-crisis/

ASEAN countries agree to develop sustainable cities

The governors and mayors of cities from ASEAN member countries have signed a joint declaration to foster the development of sustainable, inclusive and resilient cities in the region. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501337415/asean-countries-agree-to-develop-sustainable-cities/

Plastic control key for Cambodia to create circular economy

Cambodia is about to embark on a major journey to control plastic waste with the avowed purpose of enabling sustainable development and the creation of a circular economy (CE) that can help achieve the country’s 2050 twin targets of becoming carbon neutral as well as ...

Manoj Mathew
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501306321/plastic-control-key-for-cambodia-to-create-circular-economy/

Cambodia rolls out UN-linked five-year green economy plan

The environment ministry on May 12 formally rolled out the five-year Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) Cambodia, in an affirmation of the Kingdom’s commitment towards sustainability and inclusivity in economic growth. ...

May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/cambodia-rolls-out-un-linked-five-year-green-economy-plan

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