On 24 March 2026, the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM) announced that H.E. Professor Dr. Eung Chantha, Under Secretary of State and Project Director of the Cambodia Water Security Improvement Project, co-led a consultation meeting on the Cambodia Water Security Compact and its next implementation directions. He attended as the representative of H.E. Thor Chetha, Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology.
The consultation was held at the World Bank office and included representatives from the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, the World Bank, and development partners active in the water sector.
Background
According to MOWRAM, the consultation aimed to consolidate government policies, strategies, and action plans relating to the water sector. The meeting was also intended to demonstrate the government’s stated commitment to the sector and to gather technical input, comments, and recommendations from key development partners.
The discussions focused on sector objectives, priority reforms, and a roadmap identified under the Cambodia Water Security Compact, with the stated aim of improving the mobilization of financing from public and private sources.
Key Points Discussed
MOWRAM described the Cambodia Water Security Compact as a unified national framework designed to strengthen inter-ministerial coordination and support Cambodia’s 2050 vision in responding to climate change.
The framework is intended to address challenges related to floods, droughts, and the improvement of irrigation system productivity. MOWRAM stated that the compact is based on three strategic pillars:
- Water for people
- Water for food
- Water for the planet
These pillars were presented as the basis for promoting sustainability and water security across Cambodia.
Institutional Relevance
The consultation reflects a cross-sector coordination process led by MOWRAM with participation from other ministries and development partners. The compact is framed as a national coordination mechanism rather than a legal instrument, and the announcement emphasizes policy alignment, technical consultation, and implementation planning.
The meeting is relevant to long-term reference because it identifies an official national framework for water security, climate resilience, irrigation productivity, and inter-ministerial coordination in the water sector.
Official Source
Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM), Facebook post published on 24 March 2026.
