Energy and Environment
Cambodia & Singapore Push for ASEAN Power Grid to Combat Rising Electricity Prices & Promote Green Energy
Cambodia and Singapore have proposed the re-establishment of the ASEAN Power Grid, aiming to promote green energy, protect the environment, and control rising electricity prices. This initiative, announced by Minister of Mines and Energy Keo Rattanak in a video released on 4 June 2024, comes 25 years after ASEAN initially set this goal but was […]
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Tonle Sap Environmental Improvement Project in Pursat Phase 1 Officially Inaugurated
The first phase of the Tonle Sap Environmental Improvement Project, featuring the construction of a sewer system and a wastewater treatment plant in Pursat, has been officially inaugurated. This milestone was marked by an inauguration ceremony led by HE Ros Vanna, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, on 2 June […]
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Australia plans to turn corn waste into Biomass for improvement of agricultural land in Siem Reap
Australia’s Agribusiness Asian Group (AAG) plans to process agricultural waste from its corn crop (corn stover) into biomass to store carbon for 1,000 years. This initiative is part of the inauguration of a 1,000-hectare crop farm in Siem Reap Province. The decision was made during a meeting between Mr. Prak David, Secretary of State of […]
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Cambodia Revs Up for Carbon Neutrality 2025: Electric Vehicles Take Centre Stage
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has announced a strategic push towards electric vehicles (EVs) to achieve the ambitious goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. This declaration, made by HE Peng Po, the Minister of MPWT, at the International Transport Forum Summit, Germany on 23 May 2024, underscores Cambodia’s commitment to environmental sustainability, […]
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Cambodia Partners with Global Institutions to Pioneer Energy-Efficient Building Designs
In a bid to reduce GHG and combat global warming, Cambodia is collaborating with international experts to develop building strategies that minimize the use of air conditioning systems. This initiative, reported by Radio National of Cambodia on 14 May 2024, involves key ministries and institutions in Cambodia working closely with international organisations. The Ministry of […]
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Korean Firm to Transform Waste into 24 Megawatts of Electricity Daily in Cambodia
Korean company Hyuckjin Energy Plant Engineering plans to deploy its cutting-edge technology to convert waste into electricity in Cambodia, aiming to generate at least 24 megawatts of power daily from 100 tons of waste. This initiative was discussed during a meeting between HE Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice President of the Council […]
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Cambodia Unveils Four Key Measures & New App to Safeguard Over 7m Hectares of Natural Areas
Cambodia’s Ministry of Environment is set to revolutionise natural resource management with the development of a smartphone application and the implementation of four pivotal measures aimed at enhancing the protection of the country’s 73 protected areas, covering approximately 7.46 million hectares—equivalent to 40% of Cambodia’s total land area. This announcement was made by HE Eang […]
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A New Frontier for Conservation: US$520k Canal Project to Shield Techo Sen Russey Trep National Park
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 […]
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Cambodian Government Implements Artificial Rain Initiative to Combat Heat in Public Schools
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 […]
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ADB Released Unprecedented US$23.6bn for Asia-Pacific’s Climate & Development Challenges in 2023
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 […]
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