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 23, 2026

MAFF Signs MoU with Conservation Organizations on Fisheries Resource and Ecosystem Management

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries participated in the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Conservation International, the Wildlife and Nature Alliance, and the Wildlife Conservation Society on cooperation in fisheries resource management, ecosystem protection, and sustainable community livelihoods. The cooperation covers marine areas, the Tonle Sap, the Mekong River, and terrestrial areas.

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March 23, 2026

MOWRAM Reviews Preliminary Feasibility Study for Mekong–Stung Sen Canal Project

The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology held a meeting led by Minister Thor Chetha to review the preliminary feasibility study for the Mekong–Stung Sen canal project with representatives of Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-water). The project was presented as a water infrastructure initiative intended to support dry-season water availability, agricultural water supply, and water security linked to Tonle Sap.

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March 20, 2026

Ministry of Environment Holds Workshop on Disseminating Environmental Policy and Strategies

On 19 March 2026, the Ministry of Environment’s Secretary of State in charge of the General Department of Policy and Strategy presided over a workshop to disseminate environmental policies and strategies to sub‑national departments and relevant institutions. The event covered national development and environmental strategic plans, human resource development, climate change response policies, biodiversity action planning, and green science and technology.

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March 20, 2026

MAFF Reviews EU-Funded Sustainable Agro-Food System Project with People in Need

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries held a meeting on the progress and results of the EU-funded project "Accelerating Sustainability of Agro-Food System in Cambodia," implemented by People in Need. Participants reviewed activities related to biochar, green technologies, greenhouse gas reduction and efficient resource use, and agreed to strengthen cooperation and technical support for MAFF specialists.

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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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