A company has also begun filling the Mekong River with sand in Kandal province as part of a development project.
Category: Cambodia
Cambodia chooses coal in rush for power
Critics say the government’s approval of two more coal power plants bucks the trend towards renewables in Southeast Asia
Ex-Singaporean Diplomat Says ASEAN May Have to Expel Cambodia and Laos
Revoking ASEAN membership for Cambodia and Laos for allowing an external power (China) to exert influence on them.
$400 million transmission line to bring in Laos, Thailand power
To be timely for 2024, when a Laos-based coal power plant is due for completion, the construction will start from next year.
Youths get chance to study river dolphins
WWF-Cambodia took 15 youths to the dolphin sanctuary in Kratie province for three days to learn about at-risk Irrawaddy dolphins along the Mekong River
Cambodia floods put spotlight on risk of trading lakes for land
Poor planning in rush to develop worsens damage from climate change
As Wetlands Ail, conservationist sees future in villagers’ guardianship
Seila is one of the few conservationists who spends the many hours of listening needed to earn the trust of locals.
Cambodia Expects to be Landmine-Free Within 5 Years
Children, curious or just scavenging for scrap metal, are often among the victims but it’s a problem that afflicts the entire country.
Japan helps Cambodia on environment issues
To develop policies to raise awareness, support the reduction of plastic waste and promote new technologies such as recycling and plastic alternatives.