Cambodia and Japan Unite to Boost Investment in Eco-Friendly Cassava Plastic Production

• 10 September 2025
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In a significant move towards sustainable development, Cambodia and Japan have pledged to enhance collaboration in the environmental sector, specifically focusing on attracting Japanese investors for the production of bioplastics from cassava in Cambodia. This commitment emerged from a recent meeting between His Excellency Dr. Eang Sophallet, Cambodia’s Minister of Environment, and His Excellency ASAO Keiichiro, Japan’s Minister of Environment, held during the 18th ASEAN Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Malaysia on September 3, 2025.

The two ministers underscored the importance of this partnership, which follows a history of successful cooperation between their countries. Minister ASAO Keiichiro highlighted the successful collaboration on the 22nd Workshop on Greenhouse Gas Inventories (GHG) in Asia, which was hosted in Phnom Penh from July 15 to 18, 2025.

As part of their collaboration, Cambodia and Japan signed a letter of cooperation aimed at strengthening the greenhouse gas inventory system, a crucial step within the framework of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

Minister Eang Sophallet noted the broader scope of their partnership, envisioning the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will encompass various areas, including science and technology for environmental protection. The discussions also touched on key initiatives such as enhancing joint carbon crediting mechanisms, promoting electric vehicles, reducing plastic waste in oceans, and seeking investment partners for the innovative production of biodegradable plastics derived from cassava.

This initiative not only aims to bolster Cambodia’s green economy but also positions both nations at the forefront of sustainable practices that address global environmental challenges.

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