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Phnom Penh – In a significant move to address climate vulnerabilities in Southeast Asia, the United Kingdom has officially joined the Mekong River Commission (MRC) as a Development Partner. The partnership was formalised today at a signing ceremony in Vientiane, marking a new chapter in regional cooperation on water governance and climate resilience. The new…
Phnom Penh, May 6, 2025 — Cambodia has officially launched the ASEAN–Korea Cooperation Project on Methane Mitigation (AKCMM), a landmark regional initiative aimed at reducing methane emissions and strengthening climate action. The $20 million project, funded by the ASEAN–Korea Cooperation Fund (AKCF), was inaugurated at a high-level ceremony presided over by Minister of Environment Eang…
April 2025, Koh Pich, Phnom Penh – Green Oasis, a community tree-planting initiative co-organized by OCIC Group, celebrates its first anniversary this Earth Day. Marking the occasion, professionals, NGOs, students, and residents gathered at a new park in central Koh Pich—set to open later this year—for a community planting event. A monk blessing ceremony added a moment of…
Cambodia has positioned itself as a global frontrunner in the implementation of REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) projects, with at least ten active or upcoming initiatives across the country. These efforts are set to receive a significant boost, as Cambodia prepares to secure $40 million in funding from the Green Climate Fund…
Cambodia’s Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology, H.E. Thor Chetha, led a high-level delegation to participate in the 3rd Mekong-Korea International Water Forum 2025, held in Daejeon, Republic of Korea, under the theme “Enhancing Climate Resilience and Sustainable Water Management.” According to an official statement from the ministry released on Monday, the two-day forum took…
The Ministry of Environment is urging supermarkets in Phnom Penh to replace plastic bags with reusable mesh bags in an effort to curb plastic waste and its impact on public health and the environment. Supermarkets to Introduce Mesh Bags On Monday, March 3, Ministry Undersecretary of State Meas Chanthyda led a meeting to discuss the…
Renowned Chinese actor Wang Hongyi, best known for his role in the TV series Wonderland: Indebted to Love, is currently in Cambodia filming his latest movie. The rising star is working on a new film titled San Xian Mi Hui alongside actress Meng Ziyi, with production taking place in the picturesque province of Siem Reap.…
Banteay Meas district in Kampot province has achieved a groundbreaking milestone as Cambodia’s first “smoke-free” district. On January 16, local authorities announced that residents have entirely shifted from using charcoal or wood for cooking to cleaner energy sources such as electricity and gas. This transformation was spearheaded by the Netherlands Development Organization (SNV) in partnership…
A new $6.5 million landfill in Banteay Meanchey province has officially opened, marking a significant step forward in environmental management and sanitation for the region. Spanning 11 hectares, the facility in Serei Saophoan town’s Kampong Svay commune is designed to operate until 2040, serving approximately 130,000 residents across several communes, including Makak, Kampong Svay, Preah…
Cambodian Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth and Japanese Ambassador to Cambodia Ueno Atsushi presided over the signing ceremony for a Japanese grant assistance project between the Ministry of Environment and the Embassy of Japan. The agreement focuses on the reuse of Japanese waste collection trucks in 10 districts and cities across seven provinces in Cambodia.…
