The fourth of this year’s newborn Mekong dolphin calves was sighted at a pool born and spotted at a pool in Stung Treng province on March 21, bringing Cambodia’s Mekong dolphin population to 116. Earlier the same day, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries announced the March 18 birth of a third calf in Kratie province. The latest sighting took place in Stung Treng’s Svay village, Koh Sralay commune, Siem Bok district, while the Kratie newborn was spotted by a team from the Fisheries Administration, Kratie Fisheries Administration Cantonment and WWF, in the Kampi dolphin pool in Sambok village…
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Deputy Prime Minister Hang Chuon Naron has described the celebration of International Francophonie Day as “reflecting Cambodia’s commitment and deep solidarity with the French-speaking community, alongside diverse nations” — especially the younger generation, who he called a driving force in promoting development and the future of the French language, and contributing to a more peaceful world. He delivered his remarks as he and Canadian ambassador Christian DesRoches presided over the celebration of International Francophonie Day 2026, themed “Youth for Peace? The Contribution of Youth to Making the World More Peaceful”. The event was held at the Institute of Technology of…
Following its recent commitment to emergency relief, Grab Cambodia is now actively deploying a massive wave of food and healthcare supplies to thousands of displaced families in Preah Vihear. The $120,000 Grab-funded initiative, implemented by World Vision, has moved into a critical delivery phase to address the prolonged hardship, support health services and provide targeted nutrition and non-food item (NFI) assistance for vulnerable women and children in affected communities. To strengthen this life-saving response, World Vision — in partnership with main donor Grab Cambodia — have been delivering mobile health outreach and the distributed of food assistance across affected…
PREAH VIHEAR, Cambodia March 18, 2026- Following its recent commitment to emergency relief, Grab Cambodia is now actively deploying a massive wave of food and healthcare supplies to thousands of displaced families in Preah Vihear. The USD 120,000 Grab-funded initiative, implemented by World Vision, has moved into a critical delivery phase to address the prolonged hardship, support health services and provide targeted nutrition and non-food item (NFI) assistance for vulnerable women and children in affected communities. To strengthen this life-saving response, World Vision—in partnership with main donor Grab Cambodia—have been delivering mobile health outreach and the distributed of food…
Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth has presented an “Environmental Friendship Certificate” to the “Prey Lang activists” in recognition of their contribution to protecting and conserving natural resources. He claimed that the environment ministry supports all stakeholders who work together to safeguard and manage natural resources in protected areas, while ensuring sustainable development. The certificates were presented on March 17, 2026, during a meeting at the ministry between the minister and the activists, led by So Sophak, head of the Samdech Techo Hun Sen and Samdech Kittipritthbandit Bun Rany Hun Sen Charity Working Group, according to the ministry. During the meeting,…
The Cambodia Tourism Board (CTB) has laid out plans for the “500 Agents FAM Trip 2026” programme, an initiative which will see 500 international travel agents experience Cambodia firsthand during the country’s green season, between May and October this year. The “FAM”, or familiarisation tour, targets several key objectives, including elevating Cambodia’s destination awareness across international markets, transforming firsthand experiences into stronger product development and sales conversion, and building long-term trade partnerships between global travel agents and Cambodian tourism partners. This year’s tours will bring agents from key global markets, including ASEAN, China, India, Japan, South Korea, Russia, Europe, the…
The Ministry of Environment identified more than 50 species of wild orchids during a recent field survey in Koh Kong province, including one specimen that researchers suspect could represent a new national record. The ministry explained that researchers collected more than 115 orchid samples during the survey. Initial analysis indicates the specimens represent over 50 different species, highlighting the rich biodiversity of Cambodia’s tropical forests. Scientists believe at least one of the collected orchids may not have been previously recorded in Cambodia, though further taxonomic study will be required to confirm the finding. The ministry said that among the more…
The Ministry of Environment, WCS Cambodia and representatives of indigenous communities have signed REDD+ benefit-sharing agreements for the fifth phase of the Keo Seima REDD+ project. The agreement is valued at approximately $1 million, which will be shared by 20 target villages of indigenous and local communities. The funding aims to sustain natural resource management and further promote community development. Including the previous four phases, the communities have received a total of about U$3 million. The signing ceremony was held at the headquarters of the Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary in Mondulkiri province on March 14. Chuop Paris, environment ministry secretary…
The Ministry of Environment has welcomed the news that two large mango processing plants have installed treatment systems to prevent untreated wastewater from entering surrounding water sources. One of the two wads previously fined for pollution. In a March 14 statement, the ministry noted that KRR Processing Food and Kirirom Food Production (K.F.P) have joined the increasing number of factories that are taking measures to comply with environmental regulations and protect natural resources. K.F.P was previously determined to be the source of pollution in a nearby water source but has now implemented the measures set by the ministry. Officials found…
The Ministry of Environment is working with the CamAdapt Project to strengthen climate adaptation and diversify livelihoods in more than 82,000 hectares of ecosystems and 16 community protected areas (CPAs) along the Kingdom’s coast. The “Strengthening CPA Networks and Review Community Conservation Progress” workshop was held on March 12-13, in Kampot province. It was attended by representatives from the provincial Department of Environment and CPAs from Kampot and Koh Kong provinces, with the goal of strengthening cooperation and enhancing management plans. A March 14 statement from the environment ministry noted that following the meeting, all 16 CPAs revised their management…