Coastal communities to adapt for climate change
Agreement on “Climate Adaptation and Resilience in Cambodia’s Coastal Fishery”.
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European Chamber of Commerce event to focus on climate goals
EuroCham to discuss how European brands can meet RE100 and other climate goals.
Cambodia’s giant Tonle Sap Lake faces crisis due to lack of back flow
The world’s largest inland fishery, but water levels have plummeted and fish stocks dwindled because of climate change and dams upstream on the Mekong.
COVID-19 pandemic will not be the last says WHO chief Tedros
The coronavirus crisis will not be the last pandemic and attempts to improve human health are “doomed” without tackling climate change and animal welfare, the World Health Organization’s chief said.
The time is now to step up climate action
This is an issue of crucial significance not just as we navigate the current global pandemic, but for the years and decades ahead.
Carbon neutrality by 2050: The world’s most urgent mission
As the world marks the fifth anniversary of the adoption of the landmark Paris Agreement on climate change, a promising movement for carbon neutrality is taking shape.
Countries must declare ‘climate emergency’ says UN
UN chief Antonio Guterres called on governments Saturday to declare a “state of climate emergency” and make good on their promises to slash carbon pollution as they recover from the pandemic.
Lessons from 2020: It is time for a circular economy
This year, our humanity has faced two key crises: the COVID-19 pandemic and forest fires that have raged across the world.
Ministry reports progress in climate change fight
Environment Ministry: Climate change is seriously affecting the lives of Cambodians.
A call for climate ambition, no one will be spared
As we entered 2020 none of us could have imagined the impact a then unknown virus would have on individuals, on health care and on the global economy.
Developed countries should pledge more to tackle climate change, says PM
PM calls for developed countries to increase funding to address climate change.
Countries pledge to reverse destruction of nature after missing biodiversity targets
But strongmen leading some of the world’s biggest polluters, US, China, India, Russia and Brazil, are not among the signatories.
Trump and Harris head for California as US wildfires ignite political row
The history-making blazes have now burned through nearly five million acres.
Climate change fuels increase in glacier lakes
Volume of lakes formed as glaciers worldwide melting has jumped by 50% in 30 years.
What fewer people on the planet would mean for the environment
Overconsumption, not overpopulation, drives climate change. A projected decline in fertility could see the world’s population peak in just four decades, with Japan and Spain halving in size.
The fight against devastating climate change on farming
The loss of paddy in Cambodia was 70% from floods and 20% from drought.
The low carbon path to fix effects of climate change
While adapting to this new normal is important for a country such as India, we must not let the current pandemic interrupt our momentum in reducing carbon emissions.
Why we need trees more than ever
Not too long ago, many people weren’t sure whether trees had a place in cities. People, cars, houses and buildings made up urban areas – there wasn’t much room for nature.
Go green to reduce impact of floods
For weeks China, especially the southern, eastern and central parts, has been battered by torrential rains and floods.
A European Green wave may be coming – finally
The world is currently in the grips of two era-defining crises. The Coronavirus pandemic and the one rapidly heating our planet, that could have even worse effects.
What the pandemic has taught us
The COVID-19 pandemic has taught India several painful lessons. The first is that we can no longer continue with the ruthless exploitation of nature.
A European Green wave may be coming – finally
Even though there’s little talk of Fridays for Future anymore, Green parties and policies are finally getting closer to government across Europe.
Let’s not return to business as usual after Coronavirus
This should imbue us with confidence that we can also tackle and master the even bigger threat posed by climate change provided we act as one global community.
Recovery must take into account climate crisis
As COVID-19 continues to engulf the world, the other big agenda of our time – the climate crisis – has begun to re-emerge from the shadows.
Sweden, UNDP contribute toward a greener Cambodia
Agreement of $3.34 million to support Cambodia Climate Change Alliance’s Phase 3.
Why smart systems need local heroes
Building resilient climate infrastructure does require high-tech equipment, satellite links and real time transmission of data.
The climate crisis French and Cambodia artists unite
A new exhibition featuring works by nine Cambodian and French artists opens at the magnificent French Embassy on March 7, addressing Mother Earth’s urgent moment of need.
How science offers hope in addressing climate emergency
Science does not only offer stark warnings. It can also come up with many of the answers we so acutely need, as well as solutions to change our ways of living and operating.
Every child under ‘immediate threat’ from climate, poor diet: UN
The world is failing to protect children from the health dangers posed by climate change and poor diet, a landmark UN report said Wednesday, warning that every child is under “immediate threat”.
Predicting what the future holds for Cambodia in 2040
Several factors will determine whether the population will prosper as hoped
