The Cambodian government has been praised for discontinuing the development of the Sambor and Stung Treng hydropower dams on the Mekong.
Category: Cambodia
Angkor sells out: Cambodia turns a blind eye to vanishing forests
A series of reports this year show that protected forest areas across Cambodia are under increasing threat from land grabs and deforestation.
Japan, UNDP help Cambodia reduce marine plastic litter
Plastic waste makes up 80% of the debris found on Cambodia’s beaches
Who Cares About Kaavan?
A feel-good story about an elephant has distracted attention from the dire state of the environment in Cambodia.
Alleged gov’t-linked land grabs threaten Cambodia’s Cardamom Mountains
Due to Cardamoms’ remoteness, they had largely been spared the human encroachment that has razed much of the rainforest across the country – until infrastructure development in 2020 opened up the area to loggers, poachers, and others seeking to exploit the region’s forests.
NGO embarks on mission for green SEZs
New NGO to work with Chinese-owned industrial park developer and operator QiLu (Cambodia) Special Economic Zone Co Ltd to set a new precedent for environmentally-friendly design and construction.
Starving In A Pandemic
Despite the Cambodian government working towards ensuring a continuous operation of supply chains, food security is affected by lack of safety income-net for these Mekong delta inhabitants who are at the mercy of natural events and weather.
The Cambodian Garment Worker Imprisoned for Speaking Out
Soy Sros spent nearly two months in prison after criticizing her employer’s response to the pandemic. She has been released, but her imprisonment has had lasting effects on her health and her workplace.
Preah Vihear organic rice farming gets boost
The rice miller said it began its organic paddy project in the province back in 2014 with eight initial communities, which has since risen to 22.
Japan and UNDP sign $3 million grant to combat plastic waste pollution in Kingdom
The Japanese embassy said the grant will be used to tackle pollution in all stages of the cycle of plastic: manufacturing, distribution, consumption and disposal.