Our forests play a vital role in feeding the world. From wild foods to fresh water, from shelter to energy, forests sustain billions of people and biodiversity. Yet we continue to lose them at an alarming rate through deforestation and land degradation. Between 2015 and 2020, more than 10 million hectares of forest were lost each year — an area roughly the size of South Korea. Meanwhile, intensifying wildfires and pest outbreaks are further threatening these valuable ecosystems. Studies have shown that a major underlying driver of deforestation is the need to meet the demands of a growing global population.…
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To ensure their protection, two of the Kingdom’s monsters of the deep, the giant freshwater stingray and the giant salmon carp, are being considered for inclusion on a government list of endangered aquatic species. The Fisheries Administration (FiA) and relevant government institutions are currently preparing the documents required to formally request that they be added to the list, alongside the 58 species already included. The request follows the rediscovery of the two species in the Cambodian part of the Mekong River, explained Ouk Vibol, director of the FiA’s fisheries conservation department, on March 20. “The giant stingray is extremely rare,…
During the Khmer Rouge regime, Cambodia’s civil registration and identification system was completely destroyed. Dr. Top Neth, who was among those personally affected, recalls “After we lost all documentation of our identity, we had to rebuild everything from our memories. My father had written our names and dates of birth on the wall of the Pagoda of our village – this was the only written evidence that remained.” Since then, the government has undertaken extensive efforts to rebuild the system. In July 2023, the government passed the Law on Civil Registration, Vital Statistics and Identification (CRVSID), marking a big step…
Ireland has announced a funding package of €800,000 ($867,646) for a climate-related programme, led by Oxfam Cambodia. The initiative aims to support rural communities in the northern part of the Kingdom through climate-smart agriculture, renewable energy, climate resilience and rural development. The announcement was made by Noel Grealish, Irish Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, on March 19, during the launch of a solar-powered water pumping station in Battambang province’s Wattamin commune, in Sangke district. The project is designed to enhance agricultural productivity and climate resilience for Cambodian rural farmers. The programme’s team will work closely with the Cambodian…
The strong winds brought by the pre-monsoon rains that began earlier this month are likely to continue until May, officials have warned. They have recommended caution. Soth Kimkolmony, spokesperson for the National Committee for Disaster Management(NCDM), explained that the severe storms are liely to intensify in some parts of the Kingdom from mid-April. “The pre-monsoon rains bring thunderstorms and strong winds, posing risks for Cambodia. Every year, these winds cause substantial damage, particularly to the homes of our citizens,” he noted. In 2024, storms damaged and partly destroyed over 5,180 homes nationwide, causing seven deaths and injuring 39 people. On…
Authorities have begun demolishing the homes and commercial structures of residents who refused to leave the Phnom 1500 area, in Pursat province’s Veal Veng district. The eviction deadline for the remaining residents of the area, in Anglong Reap commune’s Dey Krahom village, expired on March 18. According to the authorities, the area is being cleared for conversion into a “green” zone. Before the demolitions began, police officers and Veal Veng district authorities visited the remaining 19 households on the morning of March 17 to request that they sign fingerprint agreements to vacate their homes and accept relocation to a new…
The life and musical legacy of the late Kak Channthy, the charismatic and much-missed frontwoman of The Cambodian Space Project, will be honoured in a special photographic exhibition, CHANNTHY: FEVER. Running from March 20 to April 3 at Sra’Art Studio in Phnom Penh, the exhibition commemorates the seventh anniversary of Channthy’s passing, offering an intimate portrayal of her life and artistic contributions. A celebrated vocalist and cultural icon, Channthy played a crucial role in reviving Cambodia’s Golden Age of rock and roll. As the lead singer of The Cambodian Space Project, she brought new energy to traditional Cambodian sounds, blending…
A total of 10 juvenile Siamese crocodiles – equipped with tracking devices – have been released for the first time into the remote and human-free areas of Virachey National Park. This marks the species’ return to the park after an absence of over 20 years. The release was carried out through a collaboration between Fauna & Flora Cambodia, the Ministry of Environment, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry Fisheries, and the local administration. The initiative follows a comprehensive evaluation of suitable habitats from 2021 to 2023, which identified the remote areas in the park that would provide the best conditions for…
A fruit processing company in Pailin province’s Sala Krau district has been found responsible for discharging untreated wastewater. It has contaminated the water source for more than 40 households, with fish dying as a result of the pollutants. A team of specialists from the provincial Department of Environment, in collaboration with local authorities and residents, conducted an inspection on March 16 at five locations around the company’s factory in Steung Kach commune, after receiving reports from citizens and local news networks. The team discovered dead fish in the water at the head of a canal located in Phnom Spong village,…
A team of intrepid swimmers have embarked on a courageous mission to draw attention to the plight of the Kingdom’s endangered Mekong River dolphin population. For four days, from March 17 to 20, they will swim a 120km length of the dolphin’s habitat, raising funds and awareness of the Irrawaddy dolphins and other unique aquatic animals. A conservation team, led by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, is conducting the campaign, the first of its kind in Cambodia. Backed by a support team of river guards and WWF Cambodian officials, the team will swim in relays, braving strong currents…