Phnom Penh Ranks 2nd in Global Pollution, Govt Plays Down Hazard
Phnom Penh was the world’s second most polluted city Friday morning, behind only Dhaka, Bangladesh, according to Swiss air quality firm IQAir.
Heavy Rains and Flooding Lead to Deaths, Evacuations and Destruction of Homes and Crops
Four days of heavy rain and flooding across eight provinces have led to casualties, more than 8,000 homes and 11,000 rice fields damaged and at least 144 families evacuated, according…
Following Recent Flooding, Run Ta Ek Residents Urge Authorities Again to Complete Drainage System
Families in Run Ta Ek, many of whom relocated from Angkor after reported forced evictions, continue to deal with flooding despite repeated complaints to authorities.
Tycoon’s Son Receives 6,234 Hectares in Botum Sakor National Park
A company linked to the son of tycoon Ly Yong Phat received a 6,234 hectare concession inside Botum Sakor National Park, according to a January sub-decree signed by Prime Minister…
New Sand Mining License Issued in Stung Treng
The Ministry of Mines and Energy issued a new sand mining license on March 17 to the Samreth Bunthoeun Enterprise on the Sekong river in Stung Treng province, according to…
Gov’t Wants to Exclude Phnom Tamao Deforested Area from Fencing Efforts
Wildlife Alliance and the Forestry Administration are at odds over efforts to fence the Phnom Tamao Wildlife Sanctuary in Takeo province, with government officials wanting to exclude the deforested section…
Tycoon Lang Pheara Receives 13 More Hectares at Boeng Tamok
Tycoon Lang Pheara received 13.4 hectares at Boeng Tamok in a January sub-decree issued by Prime Minister Hun Sen and released publicly on Monday.
Gov’t, NGO Claim “Misunderstanding” Over Alleged Rights Violations in REDD+
In response to allegations of rights abuses by NGO Human Rights Watch leading to the suspension of the Southern Cardamom REDD+ project, Environment Ministry official Chuop Paris was dismissive.
Verra Opens Investigation into Wildlife Alliance’s REDD+ Project
An international organization managing global forest conservation projects has opened an investigation into the Southern Cardamom REDD+ project run by the NGO Wildlife Alliance and the Environment Ministry.
