Ministry of Environment

The Ministry of Environment is the government authority in Cambodia responsible for environmental protection, natural resource stewardship, and the national framework for sustainability and ecological governance. Its regulatory scope generally covers environmental policy, pollution control, conservation, environmental impact oversight, compliance monitoring, and coordination of standards affecting land, water, biodiversity, and sustainable development. This page serves as a central hub for tracking policy updates, regulatory developments, governance measures, and enforcement activities related to environmental regulation, compliance obligations, institutional oversight, and the evolving environmental management framework in Cambodia.

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March 19, 2026

Ministry of Environment Receives FFNPT Chair and Reviews Proposal for Cambodia to Host 3rd Fossil Fuel Phase-Out Conference

The Minister of Environment met with Tzeporah Berman, founder and chair of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty (FFNPT), to discuss Cambodia’s progress on renewable energy and climate commitments. Berman proposed that Cambodia, as a regional leader in renewable energy, support in principle and potentially host the 3rd international conference on fossil fuel phase-out in 2027 or 2028, a suggestion the minister will submit to the Prime Minister for consideration.

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March 19, 2026

Ministry of Environment Publishes Educational Note on Carbon Credits

The Ministry of Environment released an editorial-style explainer outlining the concept of carbon credits as financial instruments linked to greenhouse gas emission reductions. The note describes how carbon credits are generated, traded, and used as an incentive mechanism to support sustainable development and climate change mitigation. It provides a non-regulatory overview aimed at raising awareness among stakeholders about carbon offset and pricing mechanisms.

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March 18, 2026

Ministry of Environment Backs Hosting 3rd Global Conference on Fossil Fuel Phase-Out

The Ministry of Environment reaffirmed Cambodia’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2035 under its NDC 3.0 and to reach carbon neutrality by 2050, highlighting its current ASEAN ranking in renewable energy and plans to raise the share of renewable energy to 72% by 2035. During a meeting with Tzeporah Berman, founder and chair of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty initiative, Cambodia was invited in principle to host the 3rd international conference on fossil fuel phase-out in 2027 or 2028, and the ministry also noted preparations to inaugurate a model carbon-neutral island.

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March 18, 2026

Ministry of Environment Meeting Supports EIA for 200MW Battery Storage Project in Pursat

The Ministry of Environment chaired an inter-ministerial meeting to review and comment on the full Environmental Impact Assessment report for a 200MW/400MWh battery energy storage station proposed in Krakor district, Pursat province by SCHNEITEC LEGACY Co., Ltd. The meeting expressed overall support for the clean energy project while emphasizing proper management of used batteries, electronic waste, and rainwater drainage within the project site in coordination with the ministry.

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March 16, 2026

Environment and Agriculture Ministries Announce Coral Spawning Discoveries

The Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, together with several conservation partners, announced the documented discovery of a coral spawning event for the third time in the Koh Rong Archipelago and for the first time in the Koh Sdach Archipelago and on Song Saa Island. Surveys conducted from 7–9 March 2026 involved night dives and reef monitoring to collect scientific data on coral reproduction, reef health, and environmental conditions in support of long-term coral reef conservation and management.

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March 16, 2026

Ministry of Environment Announces Coral Spawning Research Findings Around Koh Rong and Koh Sdach

The Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, in cooperation with conservation NGOs and local dive operators, announced the third recorded coral spawning event around the Koh Rong archipelago and the first such observation around Koh Sdach and Koh Song Saa. The night-time underwater surveys conducted from 7–9 March 2026 generated baseline scientific data on coral reproductive cycles, reef health, and factors relevant to long-term coral reef management and conservation in Cambodia’s coastal areas.

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March 15, 2026

Ministry of Environment Signs Funding Agreements for Keo Seima REDD+ Phase 5 Communities

The Ministry of Environment signed funding agreements under the Keo Seima REDD+ project Phase 5 with community groups in the Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary. The ceremony, led by a secretary of state representing the Minister of Environment, highlighted national strategies linking natural resource conservation, climate change response, and sustainable community livelihoods.

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March 14, 2026

Ministry of Environment Cites Kampong Speu Mango Processing Factory for Untreated Wastewater Discharge and Missing Environmental Permits

The Ministry of Environment reported that a mango processing factory in Kampong Speu was found discharging untreated wastewater and operating without proper environmental permits. The item has long-term reference value because it records an official environmental compliance action tied to identified legal provisions and inspection findings.

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