Since 2016, Prey Lang had “lost approximately 38,000 hectares (93,900 acres) of forest, nearly nine percent of its forest cover,” it said, accusing Cambodian authorities of not adequately prosecuting wildlife crimes or putting a stop to illicit activities.
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Mekong River begins to flow into Tonle Sap Lake
The official said that the water began to flow into the Tonle Sap Lake at this time, similar to the average for many years and this is very favourable for fish to lay eggs.
Cambodia gold mine news prompts pollution concerns
Rong Cheng, a Chinese-owned company located in Mondulkiri’s Keo Seima district and still in operation, was among the companies blamed for the pollution, sources told RFA in earlier reports.
China-backed SEZs linked to Southeast Asia’s illegal wildlife trade
Most interestingly, a significant part of this trade activity was observed in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) established to encourage increased trade and investment from China.
Pou Sothirak on protecting the Mekong and powering Cambodia
Cambodian academic and former politician Pou Sothirak talks about conservation, safeguarding the Mekong and Cambodia’s potential to transition to solar energy
Carbon markets preserve forests while providing community funds
Communities in natural protected areas in Preah Vihear province have been demonstrating their commitment to conserving forests with the help of forest rangers from the Ministry of Environment and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS Cambodia).
Crackdown on illegal gold mining to be stepped up
While encouraging highly qualified technical mineral manufacturing for lasting and environment-friendly mineralisation, he reminded that underqualified operations will not bring about any benefit, but are likely to cause accidents and harm the environment.
Hopes dashed for Kampong Cham fishermen as conservation lake dries
The hopes of fishermen living around the six lakes in the district have been dashed as the conservation lake has dried up this year before the Mekong River fills it with water.
Phnom Penh’s floating fishing community faces eviction
A hotel, with elegantly appointed air-conditioned rooms offering Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, overlooks the settlement of wooden huts and fishing boats where many Khmer Islam, or Cham, and ethnic Vietnamese families live. “I can use the water freely when I live on the river. Electricity is not really a problem. So, when I move to the ground, I have to pay for all utilities, food, and place to sleep. I cannot afford those,” said one resident.
Chinese SEZ’s in Lower Mekong region hotspots for wildlife trafficking, surveys say
From 2019 to 2020, market surveys from wildlife trade watchdog TRAFFIC found close to 78,000 illegal wildlife parts and products on sale in more than 1,000 outlets across Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar and Cambodia.