Environment and natural resources

Captive-bred greater adjutants learning to fly ahead of return to forests

While Cambodia’s population of greater adjutant storks remains critically low, at just 750. There has been a welcome development at Siem Reap province’s Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity (ACCB). Two chicks which were born at the centre have fledged and are learning to spread ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/captive-bred-greater-adjutants-learning-to-fly-ahead-of-return-to-forests

Environmental journalist Chhoeung Chhoeng’s killer gets 12 years

A Siem Reap court has sentenced Sy Loeuy, a woodworker and alleged illegal logger, to 12 years in prison for fatally shooting environmental journalist Chhoeung Chhoeng in December. The verdict was handed down on May 28 but had not been previously reported. ...

Seoung Nimol
https://cambojanews.com/environmental-journalist-chhoeung-chhoengs-killer-gets-12-years/

King calls on public to join environmental, natural resource protection efforts

His Majesty the King has appealed to all Cambodians to work together to promote environmental conservation and the sustainable use of natural resources, in order to preserve these valuable assets for future generations. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/king-calls-on-public-to-join-environmental-natural-resource-protection-efforts

Anonymous wildlife crime reporting tool launched in Cambodia

A new initiative, called “WildLeaks”, is now online in Cambodia. It aims to help combat wildlife and natural resource crimes, to protect these valuable assets for future generations. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/anonymous-wildlife-crime-reporting-tool-launched-in-cambodia

Mekong restoration in line with sustainable development plans

The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) yesterday convened an inter-ministerial meeting to explore policy incentives for the restoration of Upper Mekong River, aiming to support sustainable economic development and protect critical water infrastructure​. ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501695189/mekong-restoration-in-line-with-sustainable-development-plans/

Impact of plastic waste key theme for tomorrow’s Environment Day

“Beat Plastic Pollution” is the chosen theme for tomorrow’s National Environment Day, as well as World Environment Day, which also falls on June 5. Cambodia, like the rest of the world, is experiencing rising concerns over the increase and impact of plastic waste. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/impact-of-plastic-waste-key-theme-for-tomorrow-s-environment-day

Leather processing company repeatedly pollutes waterways in Preah Sihanouk

Kubon (Cambodia) Biotechnology Co., Ltd., a leather processing company in Preah Sihanouk province, has been found to be illegally discharging liquid waste into the natural waterways, causing significant environmental damage and endangering local livelihoods, despite repeated previous warnings from authorities. ...

Thang Sinorn
https://kiripost.com/stories/leather-processing-company-repeatedly-pollutes-waterways-in-preah-sihanouk

As sea levels rise, Cambodia approves UN glacier protection declaration

As part of its commitment to contributing to a global response to climate change, Cambodia has approved the Dushanbe Glaciers Declaration – a call for member states and stakeholders of the UN to take action to protect glaciers. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/as-sea-levels-rise-cambodia-approves-un-glacier-protection-declaration

Illegally cleared sanctuary land set for reforestation

NatureLife Cambodia has announced plans to reforest more than 1,700 hectares of land in Mondulkiri province that was illegally cleared. Their operations will be supported by the Lumphat Wildlife Sanctuary REDD+ Project. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/illegally-cleared-sanctuary-land-set-for-reforestation

Angkor wildlife & Aquarium: Hub for rescue, conservation and education

Reaching beyond an entertainment venue, Siem Reap province’s Angkor Wildlife & Aquarium has become a centre for research, rescue and the conservation of many species. ...

Sous Yamy
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/angkor-wildlife-aquarium-hub-for-rescue-conservation-and-education

Newest arrival brings Cambodian Mekong dolphin population to 111

A Mekong dolphin calf was spotted in Kratie province on Sunday May 25. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the newborn was about 2 days old. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/newest-arrival-brings-cambodian-mekong-dolphin-population-to-111

Information Ministry accuses NGOs, press groups for politicizing journalist Uk Mao’s case

The Ministry of Information has criticized non-governmental organizations and press groups for “pursuing their own political agendas”, portraying negative press freedom in Cambodia, in relation to jailed environmental journalist Uk Mao’s case. The ministry claimed that Mao “violated journalistic ethics”. ...

Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/information-ministry-accuses-ngos-press-groups-for-politicizing-journalist-uk-maos-case/

Kampong Speu factory ordered to end use of filthy furnace

Ministry of Environment officials have determined that a factory belonging to Tong Kang (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. is polluting the air around it. According to a May 23 statement from the ministry, a furnace at the factory – which produces components or shoes – has adversely ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/kampong-speu-factory-ordered-to-end-use-of-filthy-furnace

First helicopter banteng relocation deemed a success

Sixteen banteng (Bos javanicus), one of the world’s most critically endangered species, have been successfully relocated to a safe sanctuary, thanks to the use of helicopters. This was the first time this kind of operation has been conducted in Cambodia, reported social enterprise Rising Phoenix ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/first-helicopter-banteng-relocation-deemed-a-success

Environment minister to polluters: ‘I have a sword, I will strike, with no exceptions’

Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth has doubled down on warnings to the owners and operators of factories — especially mango processing plants — that discharge untreated wastewater into clean water sources, threatening that the ministry now has “a sword to strike with”. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/environment-minister-to-polluters-i-have-a-sword-i-will-strike-with-no-exceptions-

Green gold: Cambodia’s largest tree nursey to be completed by end of month

The Kingdom’s largest tree nursery, located in Kampong Speu province, will be completed by the end of May. Once operational, it will allow the Ministry of Environment to produce up to 10 million tree saplings per year across its five regional nurseries. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/green-gold-cambodia-s-largest-tree-nursey-to-be-completed-by-end-of-month

Environment journalist Ouk Mao charged with incitement, public defamation after reporting on deforestation

Online journalist Ouk Mao, who reports on environmental issues and illegal deforestation in the Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary, was charged with incitement and public defamation, the Stung Treng Provincial Court confirmed on May 19. ...

Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/environment-journalist-ouk-mao-charged-with-incitement-public-defamation-after-reporting-on-deforestation/

Environment minister warns: ‘one tree falls, one official fired’’ at Phnom Khnang Phsar

Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth has issued a warning to environmental officials, informing them that any of them found felling trees for use in infrastructure construction in the Phnom Khnang Phsar area will be removed from their positions. ...

Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/environment-minister-warns-one-tree-falls-one-official-fired-at-phnom-khnang-phsar

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