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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. ...

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.   ...

More than 500 stranded tourists have been evacuated to safety from Khnang Phsar Mountain after flash flooding cut off several access routes to the popular tourist site, in Kampong Speu province.​ ...

To mark this year’s July 9 National Arbor Day in Cambodia, the Ministry of Environment has announced that up to five million tree saplings will be distributed free of charge to the public over a three-day campaign beginning on tomorrow, July 10. ...

The Ministry of Environment has reported that authorities carried out 5,953 patrols nationwide during the first half of 2026, leading to the suppression of 967 natural resource-related offences. ...

The Ministry of Environment has reported that it prevented more than 12.89 million cubic metres of wastewater from factories being discharged into natural waterways during the first half of 2026, helping to protect public water resources, the environment and public health. ...

The Ministry of Environment has issued a reminder to the public that free saplings are now available, as part of efforts to encourage people to take part in efforts to increase green cover across the Kingdom. ...

Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth has instructed authorities to conduct an investigation into an alleged illegal logging kingpin identified as Yeng, a resident of Sre Veal village, Thmea commune, Choam Ksan district, Preah Vihear province. ...

The Ministry of Environment has instructed a Mondulkiri mining exploration company to correct its management of soil and wastewater and undertake environmental restoration work at its site, in the Mesam area of Chong Phlas commune, Keo Seima district. ...

Environmental officers have reported encroachments in the Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary that have seen at least six hectares of land cleared for agricultural use. The offenders have been identified in several cases, with investigations ongoing. At least one commune council official is suspected of involvement. ...

The Ministry of Environment has warned about the public health impacts of the improper use of acid for gold or platinum extraction. Acid is used to extract precious metals like gold or platinum from e-waste, jewellery and other materials. ...

Environment Minister Eang Sophalleth is leading a team to address environmental damage after a train derailment on Saturday in Tuol Ta Ek village, Battambang city, which resulted in a large diesel spill. ...

Researchers have unearthed a fossilised tree estimated to be between 100,000 and two million years old in Katot village, Kamphun commune, Sesan district, Stung Treng province. The tree is believed to be at least 30 metres long, more than half of which has been excavated. ...

In an unusual turn of events, over 350 people in the village and commune of Sre Chis in O’Krieng Senchey district, Kratie province, have damaged a ranger station. The incident occurred on August 5, with no casualties reported. ...

The Kingdom is studying the environmental impacts from the construction of undersea fiber optic cables connecting Hong Kong to Preah Sihanouk province at a distance of over 300km.   ...

The Ministry of Environment has introduced many programmes that promote environmentally friendly activities to ensure that Cambodia maintains a clean and green environment that evolves with the times, according to minister Say Samal.   ...

A working group from the Ministry of Environment is inspecting over 10,000ha of land in Mondulkiri province after the provincial administration requested the ministry to create a registry system that would enable the occupants of the land to gain legal title to it. ...

The Ministry of Environment is discussing the first draft of their green building guidelines and certification in Cambodia. ...

The Ministry of Environment, relevant institutions and the Cambodian Youth Network (CYN) on March 21 launched an online Cambodian forest projection campaign to celebrate World Forest Day under the theme “Forest Restoration” to show the public the importance of forests for mankind. ...

The Ministry of Environment has reiterated the government’s solid commitment in natural resource conservation, and called on the stop of any ill-willed campaign under the name of “environmental protection”. ...

Minister of Environment Say Sam Al laid out a work plan on Friday to address the issues of security, social order, construction management and the environment in Preah Sihanouk province. Sam Al said Preah Sihanouk, “an important economic pole in Cambodia”, is currently facing “complicated ...

Contradicting measurements showing pollutant levels exceeding international guidelines, the Environment Ministry on Friday issued a statement claiming “there is no serious air pollution yet” in Phnom Penh. ...

A group of villagers from a community forest inside Preah Vihear province’s Phnom Tnout Wildlife Sanctuary are collecting thumbprints to evict a family that has been protecting the forest from illegal logging and preventing poaching of endangered species. ...

Cambodia’s first marine national park was established yesterday, seemingly replacing and expanding upon a marine protection area established for the Koh Rong archipelago in 2016. ...