Noticias sobre Cambodia
Global issues: Membracon’s success in Cambodia
We have recently returned from a second visit to Cambodia, and are proud to announce the progressions made with the Royal Group, the Cambodia Water supply and Association (CWA) and the Asian Vision Institute.
Global issues: Membracon investing in Cambodia
From the previous article, it’s clear that the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) are the next step for Cambodia in their efforts to continue with their strong pace of economic development and prosperity seen in the last two decades.
Global issues: Cambodia’s water crisis
There’s a vast amount of countries experiencing water issues in regards to water scarcity and a lack of wastewater treatment.
ADB to help Cambodia expand access to water supply, sanitation services
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $49 million in financing to help the Government of Cambodia achieve its 2025 goal of providing universal access to improved water supply and sanitation services in the country’s rural areas.
The impact of global water issues
40% of the world's inhabitants are adversely impacted by water-related issues.
Why stakeholders matter
Effectively engaging water users and decision-makers is crucial to the long-term sustainability of any water security intervention.
SWP: Water security requires inclusiveness
As World Water Week 2019 gets underway in Stockholm, SWP reflects on efforts to advance the goals of water for all.
Using data to save lives when disasters strike
For farmers in rural Cambodia, knowing in advance that a storm is coming or flooding is predicted could be the difference in saving their livelihoods if not their very lives.
Mekong River Commission utilizes space technology to improve flood forecasting
Lower Mekong countries suffer from the effects of seasonal flooding and flash flooding caused by monsoon rains and tropical storms.
Women leading the fight for water security
Female leaders lend their voices to efforts by the USAID-funded Sustainable Water Partnership to enhance water security in Cambodia.
Mekong water levels reach low record
The Mekong water levels during this early flood season from June to July are among the lowest on record, falling below their historical long-term minimum levels.
Protracted conflicts and adverse weather conditions exacerbate food needs
41 countries in need of food assistance – African Swine Fever threatening food security of a large number of people.
EIB signs a €85.9 million loan for Cambodia’s drinking water
EIB signs a new EUR 85.9 million loan for the construction of the Bakheng Water Treatment Plant. First EIB investment in Cambodia under the EU External Lending Mandate. Backed by an EU investment grant of EUR 13.5 million.
Joint efforts for the sustainable development of the Mekong River
180 representatives from various stakeholder groups gathered at the Seventh Mekong River Commission (MRC) Regional Stakeholder Forum to learn lessons from current joint efforts and find better ways to address urgent challenges facing the Mekong.
Accelerating renewable revolution can achieve global climate goals without damming world’s rivers
With thousands of hydropower dams planned across the globe, a new report from WWF and The Nature Conservancy demonstrates how we can solve the world’s climate and energy challenge without sacrificing our remaining free-flowing rivers and the diverse benefits they provide to people and nature.
Mekong River Commission to address drought issues, new policies to strengthen internal control
The Mekong River Commission (MRC) today announced a new effort to address flood and drought issues in the Mekong region, and set new policies to strengthen internal control and operation within its Secretariat.
More dry years ahead for South-East Asia
New UN-ASEAN study reveals slow but devastating impacts of drought in the region.
Southeast Asian Parliamentary staff conducts climate change-related studies
To achieve a stronger climate diplomacy in Southeast Asia, improving the capacity of parliamentarians in conducting effective research is a must.
Water, sanitation, health issues in conflicts must be addressed
On the 4 April 2019, at the opening of the Sanitation and Water for All Sector Ministers’ Meeting in Costa Rica, Henrietta Fore, Executive Director of UNICEF, presented a high-reaching goal to provide safe drinking water to 60 million more people by 2021 and to cut open defecation for 250 million.
The Internet: People, innovation and assets
What is the true impact the Internet of Things has had on the water industry?