Energy and Environment Archives - Page 16 of 58

Cambodia’s Green Leap: 55 Factories Save US$10m & Reduced 40k tco2-eq Annually through UNIDO’s TEST Project

Sommana Yan
22 December 2023

In a resounding success for Cambodia's industrial sector, 55 factories, and enterprises have achieved substantial savings of approximately US$10 million annually while curbing emissions by a noteworthy 40,000 tons of greenhouse gases per year. This achievement comes as the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) concludes its transformative TEST project, celebrated at a closing ...

Excluding China, India Leads Coal Power Surge in Asia Followed by Vietnam & Indonesia

Sommana Yan
21 December 2023

India, excluding China, is spearheading the construction of new coal-fired power capacity in Asia, boasting an impressive 31.6 gigawatts (GW) in progress. This substantial figure is part of the broader 67 GW currently under construction in the region, with Indonesia and Vietnam making notable contributions, the Global Energy Monitor (GEM) reported in July 2023. The report underscores India's pi...

118 Nations Commit to Tripling RE Capacity by 2030 at COP28, China and India Yet to Sign

Sommana Yan
17 December 2023

In a landmark move at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), 118 countries have pledged to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030. The ambitious commitment, announced as part of the Global Acceleration for Decarbonization initiative during COP28 in Dubai, sets the stage for a transformative shift towar...

Cambodia and the UK Forge Green Partnership: A Milestone in Sustainable Infrastructure Development

Sommana Yan
16 December 2023

Cambodia and the United Kingdom inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signaling a commitment to foster investment in green infrastructure projects within the Kingdom. The MoU, signed by His Excellency Meas Sok Sen San, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, and His Excellency Dominic Williams, UK Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Cambodia on December 8, 2023, ...

USAID Pledges US$24M to Propel Biodiversity and Conservation Initiatives in Cambodia

Sommana Yan
5 December 2023

USAID unveils a groundbreaking five-year project, injecting US$24 million into safeguarding biodiversity and natural resources while enhancing the well-being of Cambodian communities. The official announcement was made through a USAID press release on December 4, 2023. Through the "USAID Conservation" project, the focus is on empowering communities to spearhead initiatives that create local emp...

CTF & WWF Spearhead Solar Energy Drive to Boost Cambodia’s Tourism Sector

Sommana Yan
1 December 2023

The Tourism Federation of Cambodia (CTF) and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) are championing the widespread adoption of rooftop solar energy to propel Cambodia's tourism industry into a greener future. This joint initiative, in alignment with the Ministry of Tourism's recent revelation of a nearly threefold increase in international tourist visits in the first eight months of 2023 compared to the pr...

WWF: Mekong Sand Running Out Due to Construction

Sommana Yan
29 November 2023

A World Wildlife Foundation report has warned that sand in the Mekong Delta in Vietnam may run out by 2035 with catastrophic impacts on ecosystems due to a combination of huge demand in the country’s construction sector and the installation of hydroelectric dams. The WWF report “Sand Budget for Vietnam Mekong Delta” tracked the use of sand in the region over the past three years. The Mekong Del...

World Bank’s Sustainable Move: US$163m Pledged for Water & Sanitation Advancements in Four Cambodian Provinces

Sommana Yan
22 November 2023

In a landmark decision, the World Bank has greenlit a groundbreaking US$163 million initiative aimed at fortifying water and sanitation services across four pivotal provinces in Cambodia—Battambang, Pursat, Mondulkiri, and Kandal. This transformative project, spanning six years, is poised to directly impact over 175,000 individuals, primarily benefiting the marginalised and underserved populations...

Unified Against Plastic Pollution: 9 Ministries Spearhead Groundbreaking Environmental Campaign

Sommana Yan
21 November 2023

In a concerted effort to combat the pervasive issue of plastic pollution, the Ministry of Environment has forged an alliance with key entities, including the Cambodian Women's Scout Association, the Union of Youth Unions of Cambodia, and six provincial administrations: Kampot, Kep, Sihanoukville, Koh Kong, Kampong Speu, and Takeo. The collaborative endeavor is aimed at curbing plastic usage and fo...

KHMER ELECTRICAL POWER Embarks on US$447.5 Million Hydropower Venture in Koh Kong

Sommana Yan
21 November 2023

The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has given the green light to a colossal initiative. The ambitious project entails the construction of two substantial hydropower plants, with an investment surpassing US$447.5 million, poised to reshape Koh Kong province's energy landscape. Both hydropower endeavors fall under the stewardship of "KHMER ELECTRICAL POWER CO., LTD," marking a signi...