Farming, climate, energy and the natural world. · 273 articles
Cambodia has expanded internationally accredited food safety testing at the Institut Pasteur du Cambodge, enabling in-country ISO/IEC 17025:2017 tests for heavy metals and pesticide residues in rice and pepper. This development lowers export costs and expedites compliance with global standards.
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – February 4, 2026 – The Government of Japan has announced a significant grant of USD 301,904 to support two vital grassroots human security projects in Cambodia, focusing on agricultural infrastructure and youth empowerment. These initiatives, implemented under Japan’s “KUSANONE” framework, aim to bolster rural development and improve living standards in key…
On World Wetlands Day, Cambodia’s wetlands stand out as vital ecosystems supporting biodiversity, communities, and ecotourism—offering nature-based experiences rooted in conservation and culture.
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — In a strategic move to enhance climate resilience in Cambodia’s primary tourism gateway, the Government of India and the Royal Government of Cambodia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Monday, February 2, 2026. The agreement facilitates a Quick Impact Project (QIP) aimed at “Enhancing Weather and Climate Monitoring Capacity” in…
Heatwaves, marine ecosystem stress, and extreme weather in early 2026 are reshaping Southeast Asia. This article explores climate signals, regional resilience, and how Cambodia can adapt using data and AI.
Trapeang Rung, a small village in Koh Kong Province, offers community-led boat tours through Cambodia’s mangroves, blending conservation, wildlife, and sustainable coastal living.
Growing sargassum and seaweed blooms are raising questions about ocean shifts in Southeast Asia. From Cambodia’s coastline, this article explores environmental impacts, regional responses, and the role of future AI-driven monitoring.
For a country shaped by water, the ocean has always held deep meaning for Cambodia. Along the Gulf of Thailand, fishing villages rise with the tide, generations earn their livelihoods from the sea, and coastal ecosystems quietly support food security and community life. Today, as the world turns its attention to ocean protection, the new…
Cambodia and India have reinforced their environmental cooperation by strengthening a bilateral pact aimed at biodiversity conservation, with a renewed focus on tiger recovery. The move highlights growing regional collaboration on environmental protection as both nations work to balance conservation priorities with sustainable development goals. India, home to nearly 75% of the world’s wild tiger…
Across Cambodia’s countryside, limestone caves rise quietly from the earth, holding stories that stretch far beyond human memory. These caves have sheltered wildlife, preserved ancient formations, and served for generations as spiritual and historical landmarks for local communities. Today, as tourism and development reach deeper into natural landscapes, Cambodia has introduced new guidelines for sustainable…
In 2025, China continued to dominate Cambodia’s trade landscape, with bilateral trade surpassing US $19 billion, according to recent reports. This cements China’s position as Cambodia’s largest trading partner, reflecting a deepening economic relationship between the two nations. Chinese exports to Cambodia include machinery and electronics, construction materials, and consumer products, while Cambodia primarily exports agricultural goods…
On the outskirts of Siem Reap, far from the postcard temples, a quiet revolution has been taking shape. Not a startup buzzword, but a system built around fish, plants, and water—designed to work with Cambodia. It’s called aquaponics, and for more than a decade, Community First Initiatives has been adapting it to Cambodian soil-less realities.…
Cambodia’s rice export sector recorded a major achievement in 2025, with total exports crossing 940,000 tonnes to international markets, according to data released by the Cambodia Rice Federation. This marks a strong year-on-year growth of over 45 percent compared to the previous year, highlighting rising global demand and improved export capacity. A total of 68…
