The report describes the different forest management methods of forestry communities in each of Cambodia’s forest regions
Category: Cambodia
New dams on 3S rivers endanger survival of the Mekong
Plans to further dam the Sesan, Srepok and Sekong tributaries of the Mekong River risk food security and already endangered wildlife
Cambodian PM orders large-scale crackdown on land grabs to save country’s largest lake
Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen on Sunday ordered relevant authorities to launch a large-scale crackdown on illegal land grabs around the kingdom’s largest freshwater lake, Tonle Sap, and to seize back all the encroached land.
Fresh hopes for species’ survival as 51 royal turtles released into the wild
WCS country director Ken Serey Rotha commented that conservationists had believed that royal turtles were extinct in the Kingdom, a presumption he said was rebuffed by a study back in 2000.
Buddhism and the environment are one and the same
The purpose of these pilgrimages into the natural world was to contribute to the conservation of the forest and the preservation of Cambodia’s environment through our role as monks by raising awareness of environmental issues and encouraging change in our society for the sake of the environment.
Ministry hands out eco-awards
The award programme is designed to promote the participation of businesses and people from the public and private sectors in environmental protection, biodiversity conservation and sustainable use of natural resources and sustainable living.
Another poor wet season endangers Cambodia’s biggest lake and its people
“We had the same situation last year. In the past the land would always flood. It’s very healthy for the soil if the water covers the land,” says Yin Sela, a farmer who lives on the edge of the lake
Cambodian rights group among winners of international award
Mother Nature Cambodia, a leading environmental movement in Cambodia, has been known for its relentless advocacy and campaigns locally and internationally for the preservation, promotion and protection of Cambodia’s natural environment.
Help us build better, PM says at China bridge launch
Prime Minister Hun Sen urged the Group of Seven (G7) nations – US, UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan – to provide increased development assistance to Cambodia instead of criticising the country for its close relationship with China.
NGO’s want all Mekong countries to follow Cambodia’s lead on dams
“Cambodia’s commitment is not enough because the Mekong crosses many countries in Asia – Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam and China. So, Mekong sub-region members should jointly make the commitment for all to benefit,” said Mak Bunthoeurn, Water Governance Network coordinator of NGO Forum on Cambodia.