Landwirtschaft, Klima, Energie und die natürliche Welt. · 278 Artikel
Phnom Penh — Cambodia and China have agreed to fast-track the development of sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) protocols and related procedures to expand the export of Cambodian agricultural products to the Chinese market. The agreement was reached following the 2nd Conference on the Import and Export Food Safety Cooperation Mechanism for Belt and Road countries,…
Phnom Penh, Cambodia – As plastic waste continues to pollute Cambodia’s streets, rivers, and communities, a youth-led initiative created Green Miracle to drive change among the next generation. Supported by Impact Hub Cambodia, the initiative is dedicated to reducing single-use plastic and empowering young people to take the lead in shaping a cleaner and more…
Phnom Penh: Kampong Thom province continues to solidify its position as the heart of Cambodia’s cashew industry, contributing nearly 30% of the country’s total raw cashew nut output. This figure is projected to grow further with the upcoming Cashew Agricultural Industrial Park, a major initiative aimed at transforming the province into a regional processing and…
Phnom Penh – Nearly $4 billion worth of agricultural products were exported from Cambodia during the first three quarters of 2025, reflecting a robust 30.4% increase in export volume compared to the same period in 2024, according to the General Directorate of Agriculture under the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF). Between January and…
MANILA: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved the second phase of Cambodia’s Energy Transition Sector Development Program (ETSDP), valued at $82.5 million, to accelerate the nation’s shift toward clean and sustainable energy. The initiative is cofinanced by the ASEAN Infrastructure Fund, the Asia–Pacific Climate Finance Fund, the Green Climate Fund, and the United Kingdom…
Cambodia is emerging as one of Southeast Asia’s most promising producers of high-quality turmeric, scientifically known as Curcuma longa. Grown in the country’s fertile soils and favorable tropical climate, Cambodian turmeric is fast gaining recognition for its exceptional curcumin content ranging between 8% to 10%, which is among the highest globally. This superior potency positions…
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has projected that world rice production will reach an all-time high of 556.4 million tonnes (milled basis) during the 2025–26 season, marking a 1.2 percent increase from the previous year. The latest figure, released on Friday, represents an upward revision of one million tonnes from…
(Phnom Penh/New York): Cambodia has announced bold new climate goals, pledging to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by up to 55 percent by 2035 compared to a business-as-usual scenario, and charting a path toward carbon neutrality by 2050. Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth unveiled the commitment during Cambodia’s national statement at the UN Climate Summit…
Plastic pollution has emerged as one of the gravest environmental challenges of our era, with nearly one million plastic bottles purchased globally every minute. For a country like Cambodia, where rivers such as the Mekong and Tonle Sap are lifelines for communities and ecosystems, the impact of unchecked plastic waste is devastating. Recognizing the urgency…
Cambodia and India are poised to expand agricultural cooperation, placing fresh cashew nuts at the heart of new investment opportunities, following a high-level meeting between officials of both nations. On Monday, Touch Bun Hour, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), welcomed Dr. Sudhanshu, Secretary of the Agricultural and Processed…
Cambodia is poised to capture a greater share of Japan’s cashew nut market following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Mirarth Holdings Inc. and five partner companies to promote the import and distribution of processed Cambodian cashews. As part of the collaboration between the Ministry of Commerce, Mirarth, and Itochu Corporation, Cambodian…
Phnom Penh – Cambodia’s rice and maize production is set for a promising year, with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) projecting significant gains for the 2025–2026 season. Aggregate rice production is forecast to reach 13.9 million tonnes, around 10 percent above the five-year average, while maize output could exceed 1.4 million tonnes, driven…
Phnom Penh – Cambodia is gearing up to conduct the Cambodia Agriculture Survey (CAS) 2025, the country’s largest and most trusted source of information on farming and rural life. Launched in 2019, the annual survey has become a cornerstone for shaping agricultural policies and improving the livelihoods of rural communities. This year’s edition will introduce…
