The presence of at least ten current and future REDD+ projects places Cambodia among the leading countries in the world for REDD+ implementation. In the near future, Cambodia is set to receive $40 million in funding to support its national REDD+ program. During a March 26 courtesy meeting with Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth, Salimata D. Follea, World Bank representative in Cambodia, shared that “Cambodia ranks as a global leader in REDD+ project implementation,” according to a March 27 environment ministry statement. The minister expressed his delight with the achievements of the REDD+ projects and took great pride in the…
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The head of the Kang Meas district Administration and Finance Office in Kampong Cham province was dismissed from his position on March 26, after the provincial administration found that he had taken more than $300 from a member of the public to amend a birth certificate— a process that does not require any service fees. A statement from Kampong Cham provincial governor Un Chanda explained that the provincial administration had received a complaint via Facebook, alleging that Hem Koemsath had taken $360 on March 21 from a citizen named Chheng Sokly, for the simple service of amending a birth certificate.…
Three journalists have been charged with extorting cash from a casino in Kampot province, in exchange for not reporting on its sub-standard wastewater management. On March 24, the three appeared before the court, charged with extortion, an offense under Articles 363 and 364 of the Criminal Code. The provincial court identified the three as Ton Mov, 41, publisher of Kampot Daily, Khmao Mithona, 32, editor of the same outlet, and Thy Sophal, alias Sros, 33, an MC and publisher of Athireach Samleng Chao Kamsot. After questioning the suspects and reviewing evidence seized in the case, the investigating judge ordered the…
The Ministry of Environment has noted that Cambodia experienced a large number of wildfires in the past week, from March 18 to 24, and acknowledged that Phnom Penh and six provinces had experienced “yellow” coded air quality levels, defined by the ministry as “mild pollution”. On March 26, the ministry urged the public and all authorities to adhere to the government’s Directive No. 01 on air pollution prevention and reduction. The ministry emphasised the importance of halting the burning of agricultural waste, forest clearing, and the incineration of solid waste and plastics, which contribute to declining air quality. From 7am…
The Ratanakkiri Provincial Health Department has dismissed allegations that the absence of an on-duty doctor led to the death of a patient at the Seda Health Center in Lumphat district’s Seda commune. A Facebook user named Pa Sokheng made the claim during a March 24 live video. In the video, live-steamed at 12.40pm, he claimed that no doctor was present at the centre when a drowning victim was brought in for emergency treatment. He alleged that despite repeated calls to the medical staff, there was no response, leading to the patient’s death and prompting him to go live on social…
A new micro-snail species, Clostophis udayaditinus was recently officially described. The tiny specimen’s were identified in a karst – or limestone topographic formation – on Battambang’s Phnom Banan. The species was named in honour of King Udayadityavarman II (1050-1066), the Angkor ruler who built Phnom Banan Temple, which later became the name of the hill. The research was conducted in 2024 by Fauna & Flora Cambodia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and specialists from Chulalongkorn University, Mahidol University and KhonKaen University. The expedition received funding support from the EU, through the ‘”Bcoming project”. Prior to the study, 13…
The Te Teuk Pus (Hot Water) geothermal site is being developed into a community-protected natural area and nature tourism corridor, adding to the almost 200 community-based conservation sites that the Ministry of Environment manages, across 15 provinces. This initiative is part of the Khnang Phsar Tourism Development Project in Kampong Speu province, and follows a recent directive from Prime Minister Hun Manet, who has ordered that sustainable development be targeted at benefiting local communities. Te Teuk Pus is located in Oral district’s Sangke Satob commune, about 60 kilometres from Kampong Speu town and 110 kilometres from Phnom Penh. A rare…
Techo International Airport (TIA) is rapidly taking shape, marking a key milestone in Cambodian infrastructure. Recently, top business leaders from the American, French and European chambers of commerce visited the site ahead of this year’s opening, emphasising Cambodia’s growing capabilities in large-scale development. Developed by Cambodia Airport Investment, Co. Ltd., a joint venture between OCIC and SSCA, this project reflects the hard work of Lok Neak Oknha Dr. Pung Kheav Se and his leadership capabilities in building and completing mega projects. “Our goal has always been to build beyond today’s landscape, creating a foundation for future generations. Every project we…
A two-day workshop is underway in Kratie province, home to the Kingdom’s largest population of Irrawaddy dolphins. The protection of these precious natural treasures has brought government officials, local and international conservation experts, and conservation partners together for the March 24-25 conference on the management and conservation of the Kingdom’s dolphin population. “The Mekong Irrawaddy dolphin population remains critically endangered, with fewer than 100 adult individuals estimated to survive today. Despite ongoing conservation efforts, key threats such as gillnet entanglement and habitat degradation continue to put their future at risk,” warned a March 24 joint press release. Through collaboration between…
A Chinese-owned fruit processing factory has been identified as the source of a polluted stream in Battambang province. Environmental officials have determined that the water source of around 500 households in two villages in Ratanak Mondul district’s Treng commune was affected. After receiving a tip-off, a Ministry of Environment inspection team conducted an investigation in six villages along the lower reaches of the waterway. They confirmed that the factory, which processes fruits and cashew nuts, was discharging untreated wastewater into the Treng stream. The investigation, was led by Ke Vong Vathana, deputy head of the ministry’s General Department of Environmental…