Pollution and waste

Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth has reiterated that the environment ministry is enforcing all water pollution laws, with no exceptions. ...

In response to mounting public concerns over air quality and widespread skepticism regarding official data, Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth has pledged to enhance transparency and enforcement in environmental monitoring. ...

The government of the Republic of Korea (ROK) is supporting the government of Cambodia with the provision of air quality monitoring stations (AQMS). ...

A mango processing factory in Kampong Speu province has been issued with fines and ordered to restore a water source after being caught discharging polluted wastewater into a nearby stream. ...

Based on the recommendations of the Ministry of Environment, the Cambodian government has announced that it will implement EURO 5 fuel standards to help improve air quality and reduce climate change. ...

Local authorities in Pursat province’s Phnom Kravanh district have begun fining anyone caught dumping trash in public areas. The litterbug crackdown is in line with the continued efforts of provincial governor Khoy Rida, who has repeatedly called for public order, hygiene and a clean environment ...

The Ministry of Environment is preparing the required documentation to shut down the operations of Win Ta Garment & Finishing Co., Ltd. It will request cooperation from the Ministry of Justice. ...

The Pursat Provincial Department of Environment has urged residents to stop burning solid waste at home or setting fires in public areas. The Air Quality Index (AQI) has risen to a “red” level, indicating that the air in the province is currently the worst in ...

The government is exploring options to manage the risks associated with the use of construction materials which use asbestos, an extremely hazardous fibrous mineral that poses grave health risks. ...

The public spaces of Kampong Chhnang province have been officially declared plastic waste free. The milestone followed two extensive campaigns that saw 300 waste collection activities organised in the past eight months. ...

The burning of forests, fabric scraps and various types of industrial waste continues unabated across the Kingdom, warned authorities and NGOs. ...

Around 200 workers of 800 Super-GAEA (Cambodia) Co Ltd protested after the garbage collection company terminated their union leaders following the formation of a union at their workplace. ...

Banteay Meas district in Kampot province was declared Cambodia’s first “smoke-free” district on January 16. ...

A new $6.5 million landfill in Banteay Meanchey province is officially open for business. The 11 hectare site will be in use until 2040 and is expected to improve environmental management and promote sanitation in the towns and villages around the Tonle Sap Lake. ...

The Ministry of Environment is set to launch three major campaigns in 2025 aimed at cleaning all national roads and improving water quality monitoring to enhance public well-being. ...

The Cambodian Senate has approved a draft law on wastewater systems aimed at achieving the goal of preventing and reducing wastewater discharge into seas, rivers, streams, lakes, creeks and ponds by 50 per cent by 2030, in line with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). ...

More than 4.1 tonnes of batteries have been collected since 2021, considerably mitigating their harmful effects on the environment and human health, such as kidney disease, risks to pregnant women and concerns for foetal health. ...

Phnom Penh officially kicked off the 2024 “SAAT” campaign on Friday, which will take place throughout November to promote awareness of proper waste management and develop coordinated strategies for minimising waste. ...

Cambodia expects to generate around $10 million from the sale of carbon credits from forested areas, with the funds allocated to natural resource management and improving the livelihoods of local communities. ...

Environment ministers and deputy ministers from the six countries of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) have endorsed a new five-year environmental strategy. ...

The main agenda of the 6th Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Environment Ministers’ Meeting (EMM-6), being hosted by Cambodia from September 10-13, focuses on accelerating climate change response actions and promoting environmental sustainability. ...

The countries of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) have voiced their support for Cambodia’s proposed draft of the Phnom Penh Joint Statement on the Prevention of Plastic Pollution in the region. The statement calls for collective efforts to adopt a community-based approach that engages and ...

After a pregnant whale was found dead on a beach in Phuket, Thailand from choking on plastic waste earlier this week, a Cambodian conservation official expressed concerns that non-biodegradable pollution could pose a threat to the country’s rare marine species, such as sea turtles, dugongs ...

The Department of Public Works and Transport of Phnom Penh is constructing two large water pumps at one of the capital’s major pumping stations as part of the project to improve infrastructure and the drainage system to prevent flooding in Phnom Penh. ...