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ខ្មែរ Energy and Environment
A New Frontier for Conservation: US$520k Canal Project to Shield Techo Sen Russey Trep National Park
- 9 May 2024
In a significant conservation effort, the Royal Academy of Cambodia unveiled plans on 5 May 2024 for the construction of a 52-kilometre-long canal to safeguard the expansive Techo Sen Russey Trep National Park. Spanning 6 metres in width and 2.5 metres in depth, this ambitious US$520,000 project aims to encircle and protect over 10,000 hectares of vital natural habitat located within Preah Vihear ...
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Cambodian Government Implements Artificial Rain Initiative to Combat Heat in Public Schools
- 4 May 2024
In response to the scorching temperatures posing a threat to students' education, the Cambodian government has directed local authorities to initiate artificial rain setups in public schools. This proactive measure aims to alleviate the adverse effects of the current hot and dry weather on students' learning environments. The police of Koh Kong and Mondul Seima districts swiftly commenced opera...
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ADB Released Unprecedented US$23.6bn for Asia-Pacific’s Climate & Development Challenges in 2023
- 30 April 2024
In a landmark move, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has earmarked a staggering US$23.6 billion for assistance in 2023, with a significant portion, US$9.8 billion, dedicated to combating climate change across the Asia-Pacific region. This announcement, made in a press release dated 25 April 2024, marks the highest annual financing allocated by the ADB for climate action, underscoring its commitmen...
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Cambodia Launches 1 Million Trees Plant Initiative While Enforcing Forest Protection Laws
- 24 April 2024
Cambodia has embarked on an ambitious reforestation drive, aiming to plant at least 1 million trees annually to significantly expand its forest cover by more than 60% by 2050, announced HE Eang Sophalleth, Minister of Environment, at the National Workshop on Investment in Climate Change Adaptation through Agro-Ecological Landscape Restoration on 22 April 2024. The MoE initiated the campaign to ...
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Cambodia Mobilizes to Tackle Water Crisis Ahead of Delayed Rainy Season
- 23 April 2024
As the dry season prolongs its grip on Cambodia, the Ministry of Rural Development has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to mitigate the impact of severe droughts and water shortages plaguing the nation. This initiative, detailed in the "Guidelines on Measures and Interventions on Water and Drinking Water Shortages Due to Climate Change," published on 21 April 2024, aims to brace the country again...
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MoE Initiates Green Recreation Initiatives in in Two Major Cambodia’s National Parks
- 22 April 2024
The Ministry of Environment (MOE) is spearheading efforts to establish green recreation corridors in two of Cambodia's cherished national parks: Preah Suramarit Kosomak "Kirirom" National Park in Kampong Speu province and Preah Jayavarman-Norodom "Phnom Kulen" National Park in Siem Reap. HE Eang Sophalleth, Minister of Environment, unveiled these initiatives during meetings on 18 April and inspect...
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Cambodia Achieves Open Defecation-Free Status in 6 Provinces, 7 More Expected by Year End
- 19 April 2024
Cambodia is making significant strides in achieving open defecation-free (ODF) status across its provinces. Presently, six provinces have successfully attained ODF status, with plans to announce seven more by the year's end. The progress was revealed during a pivotal meeting chaired by HE Chhay Rithi Sen, Minister of Rural Development, on 18 April 2024. Discussions centred on Cambodia's rural w...
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New Business Model of an Indigenous-Led Project to Deploy 1m Solar Panels & Produce 50k Green Hydrogen for Agriculture
- 15 April 2024
The East Kimberly Clean Energy Project, valued at US$3 billion, is set to revolutionise Australia's energy landscape by deploying 1 million solar panels combined with existing hydropower infrastructure to produce 50,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually. This green hydrogen will be further converted into ammonia for use as sustainable agricultural fertilizer. According to the World Economic Forum ...
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87% of Property Developers in Asia Pacific Targeting 100% Green Certified Portfolios by 2030
- 14 April 2024
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 firm JLL (NYSE: JLL), 87% of occupiers surve...
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No Impact on Cambodian Mekong River Water Despite Chemical Leak Incident in Laos
- 10 April 2024
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 on 8 April 2024. Following reports of a chemical leak into the Nam K...
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