To be timely for 2024, when a Laos-based coal power plant is due for completion, the construction will start from next year.
Category: Cambodia
Youths get chance to study river dolphins
WWF-Cambodia took 15 youths to the dolphin sanctuary in Kratie province for three days to learn about at-risk Irrawaddy dolphins along the Mekong River
Cambodia floods put spotlight on risk of trading lakes for land
Poor planning in rush to develop worsens damage from climate change
As Wetlands Ail, conservationist sees future in villagers’ guardianship
Seila is one of the few conservationists who spends the many hours of listening needed to earn the trust of locals.
Cambodia Expects to be Landmine-Free Within 5 Years
Children, curious or just scavenging for scrap metal, are often among the victims but it’s a problem that afflicts the entire country.
Japan helps Cambodia on environment issues
To develop policies to raise awareness, support the reduction of plastic waste and promote new technologies such as recycling and plastic alternatives.
Mekong dolphin population remains steady
The Fisheries Administration and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) yesterday announced that an estimated 89 Irrawaddy dolphins live in the rivers of Cambodia.
Cambodia’s Urbanization Poses a Grave Threat to the Mekong River
Cambodia’s rapid urbanization is tied to food and water security, and may end up threatening the lives and livelihoods of millions of Cambodians.
Frightened by river changes, villagers blame Laos dam, seek answers
CHAN MUYHONG & DANELLE OLSEN The sun cast its warmest rays before dusk across the farms on Koh Pnov, one of the Mekong River islands substantial enough to survive the river’s seasonal rise and fall. Though usually drenched by the late afternoon showers of rainy season, on a bright August afternoon village leaders recounted the […]