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 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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March 18, 2026

MOWRAM Reviews 2025 Performance and Sets 2026 Direction for Water Management

The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology convened an annual meeting to summarize 2025 performance and outline implementation priorities for 2026 for MOWRAM, the Cambodia National Mekong Committee and the Tonle Sap Authority. The minister highlighted alignment with the Royal Government’s Phase 1 Pentagon Strategy and the focus on strengthening water security, ecosystem support and disaster impact reduction under climate change conditions.

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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 17, 2026

MOWRAM Inspects Construction Progress of Techo Sen 2 Radar Station in Kandal

A Secretary of State at the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology inspected the construction progress of the Techo Sen 2 weather radar station on Prosith Mountain and associated improvement works on the nearby reservoir in Kandal province. The inspection emphasized compliance with Asian Development Bank operational standards, construction safety, environmental considerations, and timely completion.

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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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