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.

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March 20, 2026

MOWRAM Inspects AIIB-Financed Climate-Resilient Irrigation Subprojects in Two Provinces

A Secretary of State at the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology led a technical mission to inspect four proposed irrigation subproject sites in Pursat and Banteay Meanchey provinces under the nationwide climate-resilient irrigation development project financed by AIIB. The visit aimed to assess local geographic conditions, prioritize subprojects, and prepare feasibility studies and detailed designs for implementation planned from 2027 to 2031.

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March 20, 2026

Ministry of Environment Convenes Inter-Ministerial Meeting on Funan Techo Canal EIA Report

The Ministry of Environment led an inter-ministerial meeting to review and provide comments on the full Environmental Impact Assessment report for the Funan Techo coastal-inland waterway project (phase 2). The 151.6 km canal project crosses Kandal, Takeo, Kampot and Kep provinces and aims to enhance Cambodia’s waterway connectivity between river and sea.

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March 20, 2026

MOWRAM Discusses C-Band Weather Radar Project With Finnish Firm Vaisala

The Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology met with representatives of Finnish company Vaisala and Trust Global Service to discuss a project to improve Cambodia’s meteorological capacity using C-Band weather radar technology. The discussion focused on strengthening meteorological infrastructure and capabilities to support climate change resilience and disaster risk reduction.

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March 20, 2026

MOWRAM Inspects 57 Percent Completion of National Water Data Center

A Secretary of State at the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology inspected progress on the construction of the National Center for Water Resources and Meteorological Data Management within the ministry compound. The project has reached around 57 percent completion, with instructions issued to accelerate implementation and strictly follow technical standards and contract conditions.

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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 19, 2026

SERC and NCDD Discuss Potential Cooperation on Climate Finance Projects

The Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia met with the National Committee for Sub-National Democratic Development to discuss climate change adaptation investment projects. The meeting focused on gathering experience, challenges, and recommendations related to potential cooperation on climate finance and environmental, social and governance projects via the Cambodian securities sector.

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March 18, 2026

MOWRAM Reviews 2025 Work Results and Sets 2026 Water Infrastructure Direction

The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology held a closing meeting to review its 2025 work results and outline implementation directions for 2026, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Sok Chenda Sophea. The report highlighted progress on major water resource infrastructure projects and enhancements to meteorological forecasting capacity, with guidance provided for more effective and sustainable water resource management in 2026 and beyond.

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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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