Environment and natural resources

Press release on the prevention of rock dumping in the river in Srey Santhor district, Kampong Cham province, and other locations

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 ...

Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology

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Press release on the prevention of rock dumping in the river in Srey Santhor district, Kampong Cham province

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, ...

Kampong Cham Provincial Administration

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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

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 ...

Phnom Penh Capital Administration

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Joint statement of indigenous community representatives of the Kingdom of Cambodia on concerns relating to the Environment and Natural Resources Code

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 ...

Cambodia Indigenous Peoples Alliance

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Press release: Children and youth advocate for child rights and climate actions on World Children's Day in Cambodia

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 ...

UNICEF

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Ministry of Environment issued a press release on the broadcast of RFI on the case of clearing the road to the Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary in Kratie and Stung Trang provinces

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 ...

Ministry of Environment

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Press release on solid waste management market assessment in rural Cambodia reveals urgent need for waste collection services

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 ...

iDE

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MRC released the 2022 annual report on key achievements and impact stories

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 ...

Mekong River Commission (MRC)

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Press release on Mekong River dolphin deaths in Kandal province

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, ...

Fisheries Administration

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Press release on the color and fish pollution noticed on Sangke River

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 ...

Battambang Province Municipal

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Press release on the outcome of the resumption of the National Assembly's ninth session of the 6th legislature on Tuesday, 30 May, 2023

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 ...

National Assembly

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Press release on the network of illegal organizations using the name "Mother Nature"

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 ...

Ministry of Environment

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Press release on prevention and response to hot weather problems

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 ...

Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

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Press release on the results, challenges, and strategic direction

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 ...

Ministry of Rural Development

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Notification on the water supply situation in the dry season of 2023

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, ...

Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority

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Press release on the death of a male dolphin at the Koh Kon Sat Dolphin Sanctuary

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 ...

Fisheries Administration

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Immediate release on U.S. Embassy launches "Talk2StopLittering" campaign in collaboration with conservation partners in Cambodia

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 ...

U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh

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Japan provides grant assistance for raising awareness of environment issues, promoting remedial study and developing quality university for physical education through ICT

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 ...

Embassy of Japan in the Kingdom of Cambodia

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Statement on indigenous women's issues and challenges on law enforcements and law amendments on forestry and protected areas

On 25 January 2023, the Cambodian Indigenous People Alliance (CIPA) issued a statement on indigenous women’s issues and challenges on law enforcements and law amendments on forestry and protected areas.Indigenous communities, associations, and organizations consisting of a total of 48 individuals, and 36 women organized ...

Cambodian Indigenous People Alliance

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Joint press release: Rare birds population show signs of increase

On 11 January 2023, World Wide Fund for nature Cambodia has posted a joint press release on rare birds population show signs of increase on their official website. According to the press, in 2022, for the fourth year in a row, the census counts show higher ...

World Wide Fund for nature Cambodia

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Joint statement of the indigenous peoples in Cambodia on input in the draft amendments Law on Protected Area and Law on Forestry

On 08 September 2022, Cambodia Indigenous Peoples Alliance (CIPA) issued a joint statement of the indigenous peoples in Cambodia on input in the draft amendments Law on Protected Area and Law on Forestry. On 15-16 August 2022, indigenous peoples held a consultative workshop to collect input ...

Cambodia Indigenous Peoples Alliance

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Press conference on amending the Protected Area Law and Forest Law affecting indigenous communities

On 07 September 2022, Cambodia Indigenous Peoples Alliance (CIPA) issued a notice on press conference on amending the Protected Area Law and Forest Law affecting indigenous communities.Cambodia Indigenous Peoples Alliance (CIPA) will hold a press conference on the results of the amendment of the protected ...

Cambodia Indigenous Peoples Alliance

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The forest situation in the Phnom Tamao Zoo and Wildlife Rescue Centre

On 04 August 2022, the Forestry Administration of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries issued a press release on the forest situation in the Phnom Tamao Zoo and Wildlife Rescue Centre.The Forestry Administration has issued a press release stating that in Phnom Tamao, a ...

Forestry Administration

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Official launch of the "Guidebook on Spices in Cambodia"

On 09 May 2022, the Ministry of Environment issued a press release on the official launch of the “Guidebook on Spices in Cambodia”.The Ministry of Environment has initiated and prepared the first “Guidebook on Spices in Cambodia” and will be officially launched at the Second ...

Ministry of Environment

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