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Dozens of affected families of Sesan Dam seek compensation, but gov’t says the offer has ended
Some 40 indigenous people celebrated World Environment Day, while calling on the authorities and stakeholders to address an unresolved compensation demand lasting nearly 10 years. ...
Khuon Narim
https://cambojanews.com/dozens-of-affected-families-of-sesan-dam-seek-compensation-but-govt-says-the-offer-has-ended/
Environment ministry warn of dangers of plastic use, burning waste
The Ministry of Environment has issued a warning about the health and environmental impacts of increasing plastic waste, especially the burning of plastic bags, which produces toxic smoke that can cause respiratory diseases, and even cancer. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/environment-ministry-warn-of-dangers-of-plastic-use-burning-waste
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
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
Environment Day celebrations feature 600km cycling tour
Members of civil society organisations and youth groups are celebrating World Environment Day by organising two cycling events which will last for a total of 25 days, according to a joint press statement. ...
Voun Dara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/environment-day-celebrations-feature-600km-cycling-tour
Ministry marks Environment Day with park clean-up effort
The Ministry of Environment, in collaboration with the Battambang Provincial Administration, is to celebrate National and World Environment Day on May 5 to raise public awareness of environmental issues and preserve the environment for sustainable use of natural resources. ...
Lay Samean
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-marks-environment-day-park-clean-effort
Kingdom set to mark World Environment Day
Every year on June 5, countries around the world celebrate World Environment Day, a United Nations initiative to promote environmental awareness. Some countries began celebrating the day since 1974, while Cambodia started in 1996 following a sub-decree issued by the government. This year, the Ministry of ...
Pech Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50611036/kingdom-set-to-mark-world-environment-day/
Youths call for more environmental reforms
Civil society groups, representatives of youth and environmental activists have marked World Environment Day 2018 with a wide-ranging call for reforms. The groups urged joint environmental protection to reduce climate change, and asked the government to take further measures to reduce the use of plastic ...
Pech Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50496722/youths-call-for-more-environmental-reforms/
Environment focus for UNDP
Monday’s World Environment Day was recognized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) when the organization’s headquarters in Cambodia issued a press release outlining the importance of environmental protection in the Kingdom. ...
Tin Sokhavuth
http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/25923/environment-focus-for-undp/
Gov’t failing to protect nation’s forests: activist
The government is failing to protect Cambodia’s forests, activists, civil society groups and students said during yesterday’s World Environment Day celebration in Phnom Penh. ...
Phak Seangly
http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/govt-failing-protect-nations-forests-activist
On World Environment Day, a Call to Save Cambodia’s Forests
About 200 people celebrating World Environment Day on Wednesday gathered in front of the National Assembly to submit a petition asking the government to stop the destruction of Cambodia’s forests. A report released by the WWF last month said that Cambodia has lost almost a ...
http://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/on-world-environment-day-a-call-to-save-cambodias-forests-29329/
