Background
The Ministry of Environment advances site-level governance for designated wetlands by approving multi-year management plans and conducting stakeholder outreach to provincial authorities and local communities. The Stung Treng Ramsar Site Management Plan 2026–2030 was officially adopted by the Ministry of Environment on 25 March 2026.
Public communication and field visits are used to promote plan implementation among government, private sector and civil-society partners. On 12 May 2026, a World Migratory Bird Day event in Stung Treng brought together 360 participants, including provincial environment officials, school staff, students, and partner organizations.
Key Developments
On 12 May 2026 the Ministry held a World Migratory Bird Day event at Preah Reach Pouni High School in Stung Treng province where officials highlighted the recently adopted Stung Treng Ramsar Site Management Plan (2026–2030). In the afternoon, Ministry representatives led a site visit to the Ramsar area and presented the management plan to protected-area staff, private companies, national and international NGOs, and other local stakeholders. The Ministry provided a link to the full management plan document for further reference: https://iucnhq-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/sornp_iucn_org/IQAQf0RltQncQb8VV9ySj1XQARpIzk7iRle7kaHT6WtAoXg?e=a8Esqc
Institutional Role
The Ministry of Environment acts as the national authority for Ramsar-designated wetlands and coordinates approvals and dissemination of site management plans to provincial administrations. Provincial environment departments perform local implementation functions, including outreach to schools and partner organizations, as shown by the event and stakeholder briefings conducted in Stung Treng.
Policy Context
Site-level management plans provide a planning instrument that guides local governance arrangements, stakeholder engagement, and conservation priorities within a Ramsar-designated wetland. The Stung Treng plan (2026–2030) now serves as the operational reference for authorities and partners working in the Ramsar site.
