The Department of Environment in Mondulkiri province has issued an appeal to citizens who are illegally mining for gold — most of them small-scale, family operations — within protected natural areas to immediately stop their activities, in order to avoid life-threatening risks and legal consequences. The appeal was made as part of an April 20 public statement which clarified the department’s legal actions against forest and mining offenses within protected areas. It came in response to criticism suggesting that legal action is only being taken against small-scale local people. The department stated that it has been actively cracking down on…
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A fair and effective dispute resolution mechanism is essential for fostering harmonious employment relations and ensuring productive enterprises. Recognising this, the Cambodian government has undertaken various initiatives, including labour law reforms, the provision of conciliation services by the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MoLVT), and the operation of the Arbitration Council (AC). Building on these efforts, experts shared their opinions on the need for a more advanced labour dispute prevention and resolution system, drawing on experiences from countries like Republic of Korea. This need was also recognised and agreed upon by Cambodia’s tripartite partners. In response, the ILO, through…
The Asia-Pacific region is one of the most disaster-prone areas in the world, facing significant threats due to climate change. Cambodia is one of the countries most at risk from climate change. The environmental vulnerabilities caused by climate change are exacerbating poverty, inequality, livelihoods, employment, economic developmen and environmental sustainability. The Global Accelerator, a joint initiative launched by the UN Secretary-General in September 2021, aims to accelerate progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and create millions of decent jobs, primarily in the green, digital and care economies. The Global Accelerator is being implemented in a selected number of…
Four wooden bridges and staircases leading up to “Phnom Mrech Kongkeb,” located in the Stung Areng eco-tourism community in Koh Kong province’s Thma Bang district, are set to be renovated to better accommodate tourists. The renovation is part of the “Cambodia Sustainable Landscape and Ecotourism Project” (CSLEP), which is funded by the World Bank, explained Khin Meng Kheang, director of the Ministry of Environment’s ecotourism department and CSLEP project manager. The CSLEP project aims to improve the management of protected natural areas and promote nature-based tourism services within the Cardamom Mountains–Tonle Sap (CMTS) landscape. The renovation plans were announced after…
The invasive species Mimosa pigra, commonly known as Vietnamese thorns, has been cleared from more than 100 hectares of the Boeung Prek Lpov landscape protection area in Takeo province. The restoration of the habitat is expected to benefit wildlife, as well as local residents. The eradication of the shrubs – regarded as one of the world’s 100 most invasive plant species – was carried out by 20 local representatives, led by the Takeo Provincial Department of Environment, NatureLife Cambodia and rangers of the Boeung Prek Lpov Protected Landscape, in Koh Andet and Borey Chulsar districts. The clearance operations began in…
Time seems to fly. It has been fifty years since the April 17, 1975, when I found myself in Toul Kork, Phnom Penh, as Khmer Rouge soldiers entered the city. Dressed mostly in black, their arrival marked the beginning of the darkest chapter in Cambodia’s history. I was in Toul Kork with my recently married Cambodian wife, Te Chou Meng, staying with friends who assured us they supported the Khmer Rouge. At the time, we were listening to BBC World Service for updates, though the local market buzzed with speculations about the future. The following day, the Khmer Rouge announced…
At least 10 fires occurred across Cambodia during the three-day Khmer New Year celebrations from April 14 to 16. Four people were reportedly injured, although no lives were lost, according to an April 17 statement from the National Police’s Fire Prevention, Extinguishing and Rescue Department. The same three-day period last year saw double the number of fires. The 10 fires destroyed a total of 20 homes, two storerooms, one warehouse, three vehicles and a restaurant. Five of the incidents were attributed to electrical malfunction, while one was the result of a gas leak and one was started by a forest…
At least 26 people died in the 30 serious traffic accidents that were recorded during the three-day celebration of the Traditional Khmer New Year, The National Police’s Department of Traffic Police and Public Order reported that 5 of the 26 fatalities were women. In addition, 47 people were injured, some seriously. April 16, the final day of the national celebrations, saw the highest number of road deaths, with a total of 12 people killed. On April 15, there were 9 deaths, and on April 14, there were 5. The police attributed excessive speed as the leading contributor to the accidents,…
The social issue of drugs and the promotion of the NoDrug mobile app were widely publicised to the visitors of the Angkor Sankranta event in Siem Reap, as well as to passengers travelling by city bus to their hometowns before and during the Khmer New Year festival, as part of wider efforts to raise awareness about anti-drug efforts. The campaign was carried out by the National Authority for Combating Drugs (NACD) in cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Commerce, Phnom Penh City Hall and the Siem Reap Provincial Drug Control Committee, along with various private sector contributors. Lim…
At least three men sustained serious injuries and two motorboats were destroyed when a fire broke out aboard two vessels moored alongside one another on the Kampot town riverside at around 4pm yesterday, Sunday, April 13. The National Police’s Department of Fire Prevention, Extinguishing and Rescue reported today that the fire took place on the river in front of Heng Rasmey Restaurant. The three injured individuals were identified as local men You Su, 40, Chhin Rattheary, 35, and Phan Pheakdey, 29. The fire reportedly broke out as a technician removed a fuel pump reservoir for cleaning. The Provincial Fire Prevention…