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.
This update reports on a workshop co-organized by Cambodia’s Ministry of Environment and South Korea's National Institute of Green Technology to develop a national green hydrogen roadmap. It has long-term reference value as it documents early-stage coordination and policy alignment efforts essential for Cambodia’s low-carbon energy transition.
This briefing explains the environmental and public health dangers posed by electronic waste recycling near water sources in Cambodia and supports the case for rejecting e-waste imports to prevent toxic contamination. The subject has long-term reference value for environmental regulatory policy and health risk governance.
This briefing details the safety and effectiveness of high-temperature incineration technology in managing plastic and medical waste, providing long-term reference for Cambodia’s environmental regulatory approach to hazardous waste disposal.
Cambodia and Japan have enhanced their bilateral cooperation on environmental protection and sustainable development through a new memorandum of understanding covering six priority areas. This agreement has long-term value as it establishes a structured framework for collaboration on climate change response, biodiversity conservation, and green investment supporting Cambodia's sustainable development goals.
An official report on the outcomes of Cambodia’s environmental cooperation with Japan, detailing joint mechanisms on climate resilience, waste management, pollution control, and biodiversity conservation, establishing a long-term reference for bilateral sustainable development initiatives.
This editorial outlines the procedures and environmental considerations for safely disposing of confiscated contaminated meat, establishing standards crucial for public health and environmental protection with long-term regulatory importance.
This article explains the term 'hotspot' as used in environmental management in Cambodia, describing the various types of fires that create hotspots. It details five main categories of fires with implications for air quality, public health, and environmental protection, providing a structured reference for understanding fire-related environmental risks.
The Ministry of Environment has effectively blocked over 2.1 million cubic meters of industrial wastewater discharge in January 2026 to prevent environmental pollution, applying legal and technical measures that enhance compliance monitoring and protect public health.
This briefing clarifies the distinct roles of hotspots and haze as complementary indicators used by Cambodia's environmental authorities to monitor forest and land fires. It highlights their different implications for fire detection and environmental impact assessment, which is essential for accurate long-term monitoring and response planning.
This briefing clarifies the distinctions between 'hotspots' and 'haze' as related but distinct indicators used in monitoring fire-related environmental issues in Cambodia. Understanding these differences is essential for accurate assessment of fire occurrences and their environmental and health impacts.
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