The Royal Government of Cambodia is organising a National Mine Action Conference, presided over by Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, to celebrate 25 years of mine action achievements in Cambodia. The national conference will mobilise the sector and launch the new National Mine Action Strategy 2018-2025 (NMAS) 2018-2025 to strengthen the visibility of the sector
Painted sticks in red and white planted on the ground from left to right, projecting "danger" signs in bold text and red cards –a series of warnings that greeted us along the way. Dusty roads led to the bare fields where a few houses stand. Indeed, we have arrived at the minefields of Cambodia. Fear immediately clouded my emotions as I took my first few steps on the field.
Phnom Penh, 09 May 2018 – An international competition to design 3,000 units of modern and affordable homes, for low-income workers within and nearby the Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone, kicks off today. The winning design will result in the development of a community that meets the basic needs of its residents, including amenities and features such as stores, cafes, a day care centre, a clinic, and parks. The winner will receive a cash prize of US $20,000, and the second to fifth place winners will each receive US $5,000.
In Cambodia, schools are often used to provide shelter in times of natural disasters. Teachers play a crucial role in preparing students and community members to respond to emergencies.
Between Jingle Bells and I’m dreaming of a white Christmas that seem to be playing in an endless loop, I stand in Cambodia’s biggest shopping mall watching people stroll by, checking out the glitter and glamour in the shop windows.
Imagine if a city like Chicago were to disappear in a single year. Well, this is happening now with our forests. Every year, the world loses a forest area similar to the size of this major US city.
Cambodia’s forests are under mounting pressure. Trees are being cut down and replaced with cash crops like cashew nuts, and cassava. Many trees disappear due to the need for large-scale economic development.

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15.6 M

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13.5 %

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