The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has urged the Kingdom’s farmers to transition to planting Phka Rumduol rice, a Cambodian variety, by establishing modern farming communities, rather than continuing to grow the OM rice variety from Vietnam. The goal is to ensure that rice prices remain stable for the long term and to avoid the kinds of price fluctuations that are currently being experienced. This push comes at a time when the price of OM rice has fallen to around 700,000 riel (about $175) per tonne. The price drop sparked criticism, particularly on social media, leading nearly 20 farmers…
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The registration of eight community forest areas, encompassing a total land area of 12,984 hectares, has been supported by the Tumring REDD+ Project. In addition, a 27,508-metre artificial boundary canal was excavated around the community forests last year. The registration and canal excavation aim to secure the forest lands, helping to protect them from illegal encroachment and prevent forest-related crimes, while reducing land disputes. The registered community forests have received legal certification and are clearly posted with signs informing the public that they are fully protected by forestry laws and land management regulations. The Tumring REDD+ Project, a collaborative initiative…
The twelve months of 2024 saw a five per cent decrease in fatal traffic accidents in Cambodia, with 1,509 people losing their lives on the Kingdom’s roads, a drop of 81 from the 2023 figures. Road safety experts have urged strict, transparent enforcement of the law, along with increased public education and nationwide funding to ensure a sustainable decline in the road toll. Phorn Rim, spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, reported that an average of four people died in road traffic accidents per day in 2024. The primary causes were recording as excessive speed and a…
Floating atop the Tonle Sap Lake, Kampong Thom’s Phat Sanday Ecotourism Community is fast becoming a popular destination for Phnom Penh day trippers and international guests, who enjoy the stunning natural scenery surrounding the resort. Some local residents have capitalised on the newfound popularity of the community by crafting a range of attractive souvenirs and mementoes, which they can sell to visitors as keepsakes of their journey. Among the more than 1,000 families, most of whom are fishermen, Uong Chanthorn has taken a different path; she produces water hyacinth souvenirs to supplement her family’s income, while also running a floating…
Forty new rangers, including 13 women, have successfully passed their recruitment exams and been added to the ranger force in Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary. They will work with the existing force to safeguard the sanctuary’s natural resources, as part of the Keo Seima REDD+ project, a collaborative initiative between the Ministry of Environment and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). Following the completion of the recruitment process, the deployment was approved by environment minister Eang Sophalleth. “The Ministry of Environment has reviewed and approved the deployment of 40 new rangers to work in Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary. This will be done…
Media representatives at an economic leaders forum have urged journalists to play a more active role in promoting the region by “writing its own future”. They should do this by shifting their focus from prioritising coverage of developed nations to amplifying ASEAN-related issues. Attendees at the “ASEAN Economic Opinion Leaders Conference: Outlook for 2025”, held in Kuala Lumpur, called for a departure from a “colonial mindset”, noting that it that often overshadows regional concerns. The call to action was sparked during a January 8 panel discussion on “the Role of Media and Opinion Leaders in Narrating ASEAN”. The discussions drew…
NatureLife Cambodia and the Davane Company jointly launched an expansion agreement for the “Crane Rice” project on January 8. The initiative aims to conserve the critically endangered sarus crane, improve the livelihoods of farming communities and promote healthy rice consumption. Bou Vorsak, executive director of NatureLife Cambodia, explained that the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between his organisation and Davane Company signifies a new partnership which aims to expand the national market for Crane Rice. “Crane Rice is a nature-based solution initiative dedicated to conserving the sarus crane from extinction by fostering strong community support,” he said, adding that over the…