Construction times for solar farms are lower than for hydropower dams, and with demand for electricity skyrocketing, Cambodia needs to build energy infrastructure as fast as possible.
Category: Cambodia
How Cambodia can make the most of China’s millions
But while Cambodia has benefitted hugely from this support, it must ensure that it remains open to a wide range of foreign investment
Impact study on river bank ‘development’ begins
Water Resources Ministry says it is conducting an EIA in response to a proposal from Try Pheap Engineering & Construction Co Ltd to dredge the Mekong River and use the sand to develop the river bank.
Authorities accused of ignoring logging
Originally when people came to clear the land, they persuaded the local authorities to issue a letter recognising their private ownership, despite indigenous residents having used part of the public land as a cemetery.
Thai and Cambodian Mekong Committees agree on risk mitigation measures
Priorities include flood and drought mitigation plans, database management on flood and drought, hydromet network improvements, and regional capacity building on flood and drought management.
New film showcases monk’s efforts to save forests
Jungle Guard is a documentary film that portrays the life of a unique Buddhist monk community that voluntarily assumed the role of protector of a large parcel of natural forest and its indigenous wildlife, fish and related resources.
imber Company in Cambodia Continues to Collect Wood From Protected Forest Areas
A timber company in Cambodia is ignoring environmental protection laws by transporting felled trees by night from protected forests in the country.
In Cambodia, the BRI must benefit locals too
They view projects as staffing too many Chinese, offering limited job opportunities to local people. They also complain about Chinese businesses crowding out local businesses, with Chinese money inflating prices.