With the China–Cambodia free trade agreement ratified by the Cambodian National Assembly last month, and an updated investment law prioritising incentives for green energy, it looks like the future of Cambodia’s electricity system could be getting brighter – and greener.
Category: Cambodia
Border pool dolphins down to just one
Dolphin conservation groups and government officials are expressing grave concerns over the decline in the number of dolphins present at the Chheu Teal trans-boundary pool of the Mekong River at the Laos-Cambodia border, saying that if this alarming trend is not halted, it will lead to the extinction of this important mammal.
British ambassador calls for a greater push for renewable energy
Cambodia is not a big emitter of emissions but I would like to see an even greater push towards renewable energy. It is clear that coal is a dying commodity and those that have investments in that sector will have inefficient, expensive and stranded assets within the decade.
New reports point to dams ‘stressing’ Cambodia’s Mekong river fisheries
The Mekong River Commission — has conducted two new studies that support Kong Kim’s observations. The reports examine the effects of human and environmental incursions in the lower Mekong basin, where Cambodian fisherfolk say their catch has declined in recent years.
New research directly links sestern fashion brands to deforestation
The researcher from Royal Holloway, University of London told VICE World News they show, for the first time, trees logged from Cambodian forest being illegally used as fuel in a garment factory supplying major Western brands.
Cambodia and China cooperate on media
More than 30 media leaders from Cambodia and China have come together to participate in the three-day high-level web seminar held under the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation framework which started yesterday hosted by Cambodian-Chinese Journalists Association (CJC) in collaboration with the China Foundation for Peace and Development.
Takeo’s Prek Lapouv nature reserve at risk from drought
BirdLife International Cambodia has expressed concern that the water level in Boeung Prek Lapouv Protected Landscape Area in Takeo province may not reach last year’s level, putting animals foraging for food during the dry season at risk.
EU backs Cambodia’s goals to curb greenhouse gas emissions
The EU pays close attention and supports Cambodia and member countries in developing long-term plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by keeping global temperatures below two degrees Celsius.
Cambodian families refuse land compensation from Chinese resort developer
Villagers say the compensation offered by the government is not fair because it does not compare to what they are losing.
