Eighteen Cambodian government officials will soon depart for South Korea to take part in two specialised training programmes aimed at advancing the Kingdom’s efforts in sustainable waste management and wetland conservation.
“Fifteen officials from the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries will join the ‘Capacity Building on Realising a Circular Economy through Sustainable Waste Management for Cambodia’ programme from August 17 to 30,” according to the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Cambodia Office.
The course is designed to strengthen technical and policy capacity in managing waste more efficiently, reducing environmental impact and promoting resource reuse — key steps toward a circular economy.
“In addition, three more officials will attend the ‘Capacity Building on Wetland Conservation and Management for Carbon Neutral Society Transition’ programme from August 24 to September 6,” added KOICA.
The training will focus on developing conservation policies for wetland ecosystems, which serve as vital carbon sinks and support Cambodia’s long-term carbon neutrality goals.
Speaking at the pre-departure orientation, Lee Sejin, deputy-director of the KOICA Cambodia Office, congratulated the participants and underscored the importance of enhancing human resources in environmental management.
Participants were briefed on KOICA’s programmes in Cambodia, guidelines for their stay in Korea, and opportunities for post-training engagement through the Cambodia-Korea Alumni Association (CAMKAA).
The session also covered a Code of Conduct, highlighting integrity and the prevention of sexual harassment.
Keo Vanthoeun, deputy director of the environment ministry’s Green Economy Department and a 2024 KOICA alumnus, shared his experience of how the training had advanced his professional expertise and contributed to environmental initiatives back home.
Officials from both ministries presented overviews of Cambodia’s current strategies in sustainable waste management and wetland conservation, noting the potential for Korean cooperation to accelerate progress.
