Background
The Ministry of Environment, in cooperation with conservation partners and the private sector, is extending the Zero Snaring Campaign to Koh Kong province. Koh Kong becomes the ninth province to host this campaign, which targets the problem of animal snares in protected natural areas and aims to enhance wildlife safety.
On the day before the official launch of the campaign in Koh Kong, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Environment and head of the Zero Snaring Campaign, Neth Pheaktra, led a press conference to present the objectives and importance of the campaign to national and international media.
Scope of Application
The campaign in Koh Kong province focuses on snaring activities within protected natural areas under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Environment and related provincial authorities. The initiative involves coordination between the provincial administration of Koh Kong, the Koh Kong Provincial Department of Environment, conservation organizations, and private sector partners.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The announcement specifies that Koh Kong province will formally join the Zero Snaring Campaign on 16 May 2023. The core objectives highlighted are:
- Reducing and preventing the use of snares in protected natural areas in Koh Kong province.
- Providing greater safety for wildlife populations in these protected zones.
- Coordinating action among provincial authorities, the provincial Department of Environment, and partner organizations.
The press conference was attended by representatives of the Koh Kong provincial administration, the Koh Kong Provincial Department of Environment, and multiple conservation and development partners, including Wildlife Alliance (WA), World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), USAID, Wildlife and Environment Alliance (WEA), Conservation International (CI), Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity (ACCB), MJP Foundation, Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), Nature Life, Fauna & Flora International (FFI), as well as private sector partners Vital purified water and Mee Chiet company.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
The extension of the Zero Snaring Campaign to Koh Kong province signals strengthened enforcement attention on snaring and related wildlife threats within protected areas. Businesses and investors operating in or near these areas, especially in sectors such as ecotourism, agriculture, or resource use, should be aware of the campaign’s focus on eliminating snares and supporting wildlife protection. Collaboration with provincial authorities and conservation partners may be expected in relation to awareness activities and adherence to environmental protection practices in protected zones.
Official Source
The information is based on an official announcement published by the Ministry of Environment on its verified communication channel.
