This topic covers Cambodia’s environmental protection and climate policy framework, including pollution control, natural resource management, biodiversity conservation, land and water governance, climate adaptation, mitigation planning, and sustainability-related compliance obligations for public and private actors. It tracks policy developments, regulatory changes, government actions, enforcement trends, institutional activities, and implementation measures affecting environmental regulation, climate governance, permitting, monitoring, reporting, and sector-specific compliance requirements. This page provides structured updates on official developments in Cambodia, offering a reliable reference point for ongoing monitoring of policy, regulation, enforcement practice, and administrative governance across environment and climate issues.
Cambodia’s Environment Ministry said its plastic waste reduction campaign has reached more than 14 million participants and coincided with a reported decline in plastic imports and domestic production. The update adds reference value for Cambodia environmental policy and waste reduction efforts.
Cambodia’s Ministry of Environment reported that national air quality remained at a good level in the first quarter of 2026 under public health monitoring against air quality standards. The update also outlines Cambodia’s air quality monitoring system, real-time public disclosure, and pollution prevention measures.
Cambodia environmental authorities inspected a garment factory in Takeo province after receiving complaints about heavy smoke, and ordered technical upgrades to its boiler emissions system. The review relates to environmental regulation and factory compliance with smoke, dust, and waste management requirements.
Cambodia's Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology reviewed irrigation infrastructure subproject sites in Siem Reap and Oddar Meanchey under a climate-resilient water management policy program. The inspections support feasibility studies and detailed design preparation for AIIB-financed irrigation and flood-drought mitigation investment.
Cambodia’s Ministry of Environment reported 551 natural resource crime cases in the first quarter of 2026 under ongoing environmental regulation and protected-area enforcement. The update covers patrol activity, prosecutions, seizures, and actions affecting forestry, wildlife, land, and fisheries cases.
Cambodia’s Ministry of Environment reported 551 natural resource offense cases in the first quarter of 2026 and referred 47 cases to court under the country’s environmental enforcement and regulation framework. The update covers patrol activity across protected areas and enforcement actions involving forestry, wildlife, land, fisheries, and mining-related offenses.
The Ministry of Environment deployed specialists to investigate suspected mass fish deaths in Prek Tnaot stream in Dangkor district, including on-site inspections and water sample collection. The ministry also referenced ongoing enforcement against public water pollution under its 2023–2028 environmental strategy and Circular No. 03 dated March 12, 2025.
The Ministry of Environment announced a large-scale mangrove restoration and clean energy initiative to develop Koh Sralao as Cambodia’s first model carbon-neutral island. The project includes mangrove rehabilitation, solar power installation for more than 350 households, and community waste management measures.
The APSARA National Authority reported the completion of restoration works on two ancient canals in Don Kaew Commune, Puok District, under the Angkor Water Resilience Project implemented in cooperation with New Zealand. The works included canal rehabilitation, four new water gates, one spillway, and repairs to 1,000 metres of embankment to support water management, flood drainage, cultural landscape conservation, and local agricultural use.
The Ministry of Tourism conducted a study visit to assess the development of Koh Totung Resort in Koh Kong Province and issued guidance to the developer on conservation, tourism service certification, and market promotion. The ministry also encouraged tourism associations to consider including the destination in premium tour packages and FAM trips.
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