Education is a key strategy for implementing the shift away from charcoal and wood, as their use is ingrained in the culture, with many Cambodians saying food doesn’t taste as good when cooked with other fuels.
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Gold mining in Mondulkiri province safe and money spinner
Cambodia’s natural resources minister said last week that the gold mine project will alleviate any environmental problem that arises as Australian-owned Renaissance Minerals as well as other companies involved will strictly adhere to the ESIA and work closely with the ministry.
Cambodia, China agree to boost transport development cooperation
Regarding the building of a bridge crossing the Mekong River that will connect Kratie and Kampong Thom provinces, Chanthol said it will be funded by a concessional loan from China. The Chinese government has also agreed to help construct the road section from Stung Treng province to the border with Laos, classifying it as ASEAN highway number 11,
Kingdom’s sustainable energy plans may be empowered as oil and gas industries stumble
Cambodia’s plans to develop sustainable energy generation may get a boost from international investors eyeing the region for opportunities.
Min of Agriculture responds to allegations of loss of fisheries
The Ministry of Agriculture responds to criticism and accusations by opposition groups and the media that the decline and loss of fish production is due to the incompetence of the Ministry, the Fisheries Administration and local officials.
Mother Nature eco activists arrested on ‘terrorism’ charges
On Friday, government mouthpiece Fresh News reported that National Police Spokesperson Chhay Kimkhouen that the Mother Nature activists were not engaging in environmental protection but were instead using foreign funds to topple the government.
Global Environment Facility approves over $46.6 million to support FAO-led projects
They will be implemented in partnership with and co-financed by the governments of Cambodia, Cameroon, Eritrea, Lesotho, Malaysia, Senegal, Thailand, and Viet Nam.
U.S. ends Cambodia aid programme over deforestation, targeting of activists
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.
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.