Background
On 18 March 2026, the Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology, Thor Chetha, presided over an annual meeting to review the 2025 work results of the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM), the Cambodia National Mekong Committee and the Tonle Sap Authority, and to set the direction for implementation in 2026. The meeting was held at the ministry’s headquarters and brought together leadership and officials from the three institutions, as well as relevant stakeholders.
In his remarks, the minister expressed appreciation for the efforts of the leadership and civil servants of the three institutions and partners who contributed to implementing their mandates during 2025. He noted that these efforts supported the strengthening of water security, the maintenance of ecological systems and the reduction of damage from natural disasters in the context of climate change.
Scope of Application
The meeting covered institutional performance and planning for:
- The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology
- The Cambodia National Mekong Committee
- The Tonle Sap Authority
The discussion focused on water resources management, basin management, meteorology and related environmental and disaster risk considerations across Cambodia.
Key Provisions or Decisions
According to the minister’s intervention, the three institutions have been and will continue to actively implement the five key priorities of the Royal Government’s Phase 1 Pentagon Strategy for the seventh legislature, focusing on “People, Roads, Water, Electricity and Technology”. Within this framework, they have:
- Defined priority actions for water resources and meteorological management and development.
- Set clear indicators and timelines for implementation of these priorities.
- Established mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation based on a results framework.
The minister underlined that these measures aim to achieve effective, efficient and sustainable river basin and diversified water resources management, as well as the development and management of water resources and meteorology in line with Cambodia’s 2030 and 2050 visions.
The statement also acknowledged the continued technical and financial support from development partners for management, conservation and development of the water resources and meteorology sector in Cambodia.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
The meeting signals that MOWRAM, the Cambodia National Mekong Committee and the Tonle Sap Authority are operating under clearly defined priorities, indicators and monitoring mechanisms aligned with the government’s Phase 1 Pentagon Strategy. Stakeholders involved in water-related activities may expect continued emphasis on water security, river basin management, ecosystem support and disaster impact reduction under climate change conditions.
While no specific new regulatory instruments were announced in the statement, the focus on results-based management and defined timelines indicates ongoing institutional efforts to structure and monitor implementation in the water resources and meteorology sector.
Official Source
The information is based on an official announcement published by the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM) on its verified Facebook page on 18 March 2026.
