New results clearly demonstrate the enormous plastic pollution problem facing Cambodia’s coastal wildlife and communities, highlighting an urgent need to tackle the issue at its source.
Category: Cambodia
GEF aids fishing communities in adapting to climate change
The project will involve carrying out vulnerability assessments for men and women in fishing communities in coastal areas and developing strategies to help them adapt to climate change.
Monitoring group blames rise in Cambodia’s forest crimes on authorities turning blind eye
Government calls it a publicity stunt with a hidden political agenda and an attempt to mislead the public and discredit the government’s efforts in protecting and preserving natural resources.
Cambodia’s islands are under threat. This woman is trying to save them.
A culture of environmental care doesn’t always emerge organically. On the Cambodian island of Koh Sdach, one woman has taken it upon herself to plant the seeds of environmental stewardship.
As Cambodia swelters, climate-change suspicion falls on deforestation
The Cambodian government has denied this connection, but emerging science provides compelling links between the two issues.
Worm epidemic destroys 10, 000 hectares of corn
New species of worms are considered to be the main annoying pests which originated from South America. The pests can destroy more than 80 types of crops and plants.
GDP files petition over Boeng Tamouk lake reclamation
Boeng Tamouk, also known as Tumnup Kobsrov, is about 15 kilometres away from the city centre. It is one of the last lakes in Phnom Penh relatively unaffected by development.