Energy and Environment
87% of Property Developers in Asia Pacific Targeting 100% Green Certified Portfolios by 2030
A recent study by JLL unveils a significant trend in the Asia Pacific region, with nine out of ten commercial real estate occupiers striving to achieve 100% green-certified portfolios by 2030, driven by corporate net zero carbon (NZC) goals. This revelation comes from Retalkasia’s report dated 26 March 2024. According to global real estate consulting […]
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No Impact on Cambodian Mekong River Water Despite Chemical Leak Incident in Laos
The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology assures the public that the recent chemical spill into the Nam Khan River, a tributary of the Mekong River in Laos, will not affect the water quality of the Mekong River in Cambodia. This affirmation comes in response to an announcement made by the ministry regarding the incident […]
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CHN ENERGY Plans US$1bn Investment in Renewable Energy Projects in Cambodia
China’s leading energy company, CHN ENERGY, has unveiled plans to invest a staggering US$1 billion in the development of renewable energy projects in Cambodia. The announcement came following a productive meeting between HE Suon Sophal, Deputy Secretary General of Cambodia’s Investment Committee, and Mr. I Seang, a representative of CHN ENERGY Enterprise, on 8 April […]
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EDC Urges Energy Conservation as Summer Electricity Consumption Surges by 30%
Electricite du Cambodge (EDC) issues a crucial recommendation amid a surge in summer electricity consumption, which has risen by approximately 30% since the beginning of April. The announcement comes as the country braces for increased energy demand during the dry season, characterized by hot and dry weather conditions. This vital information was disclosed in a […]
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Cambodia Grapples with Nearly 2,000sq/km of Uncleared Landmines
Cambodia faces a significant challenge with approximately 1,854 square kilometres of unexploded ordnance (UXO) and landmines, posing a threat to over 1 million people residing in affected areas. Mr. Ly Thuch, First Vice President of the Cambodian Mine Authority, confirmed this alarming statistic during discussions with RFI Khmer on 4 April on the theme “Protecting […]
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Mondulkiri Authorities Enforce 7 Measures to Combat Natural Resource Crime
Mondulkiri provincial authorities have unveiled a comprehensive plan comprising seven key measures aimed at preventing and combating natural resource crimes, particularly within the Nam Lear Wildlife Sanctuary situated in Pichreada and Oreang districts. In a press release issued on 29 March 2024, the National Committee for the Prevention and Suppression of Natural Resource Crimes in […]
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Siem Reap Accelerates Standard Landfill Construction as Daily Garbage Surges to Nearly 600 Tons
Siem Reap provincial authorities, in collaboration with relevant ministries, are fast-tracking the establishment of a new standard landfill project in Prasat Bakong district, Siem Reap province, in response to the alarming daily accumulation of nearly 600 tons of waste. During the meeting chaired by Mr. Chan Thorn, Deputy Director General of the General Department of […]
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Kratie & Stoeng Treng Welcome New Landfills Valued at Nearly US$10m
In a significant move to enhance hygiene and well-being, Kratie city in Kratie province and Stoeng Treng city in Stung Treng province have officially inaugurated two state-of-the-art landfills, collectively valued at nearly US$10 million. The momentous occasion took place during the official opening ceremony presided over by HE Peng Po, Minister of Public Works and […]
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COP28 Targets Tripled Renewable Energy by 2030, Unveils Asia’s US$7bn Solar and US$58bn Wind Power Market
At the recent COP28 summit in Dubai, the world witnessed a monumental agreement among over 100 nations to triple renewable energy production by 2030. This ambitious pact, unparalleled in its scale and urgency, aims to nearly double the current annual growth rate of renewable sources like wind, solar, and geothermal power, heralding a decisive step […]
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Chinese-Built Dams Imperil Mekong River Health: Threatening Extinction of 1 in 5 Fish Species
Approximately one in five (20%) of the fish species inhabiting the Mekong River are at risk of extinction due to unsustainable hydropower plant development practices, according to the research, spearheaded by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and 25 other marine and wildlife conservation organizations published on 4 March 2024 updated by SCMP on 22 March […]
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