Cambodia and Japan Collaborate on Regional Landfill Management Project in Phnom Penh

• Sommana Yan
• 14 October 2025
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In a significant development for environmental management, Cambodia’s Ministry of Environment has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to implement a comprehensive master plan for managing the capital’s regional solid waste landfills. The signing ceremony took place on October 7, 2025, with the esteemed presence of H.E. Eang Sophallet, Minister of Environment, and Mr. SANUI Kazumasa, JICA Representative in Cambodia.

This partnership marks an important step towards enhancing the effectiveness of solid waste management in Phnom Penh. The initiative will provide technical assistance from JICA, focusing on building local capacity to manage landfills in line with the structured three-year master plan set to commence in March 2026.

H.E. Eang Sophallet described the collaboration as “another new step” towards minimizing environmental impacts while advancing Cambodia’s journey toward a circular economy.

The Ministry of Environment has previously reported that Cambodia generates over 4 million tons of waste annually. With this collaboration, there is a strong belief that enhanced management practices will significantly reduce environmental damage and safeguard the planet’s resources for future generations. (Read more)

This initiative represents a crucial move in the fight against waste management challenges, demonstrating Cambodia’s commitment to sustainable development and environmental preservation.

• Cooperation and networking
• waste management