Story | 11 Nov, 2020
Protecting Mekong broodstock in Stung Treng
The Stung Treng Ramsar Site, with its deep pools, rapids, and flooded forests, supports a rich fishery. Like many other fishing grounds in Cambodia, it is struggling to cope with illegal and destructive fishing using dynamite, electro-fishing, poisoning, drift…
Story | 04 Aug, 2020
Guidelines target plastic pollution hotspots
From promoting innovative eco-design to banning the use of single-use plastic straws, efforts to curb plastic pollution are as ubiquitous as plastic itself. However, the problem is not going away. It is time to adopt a new strategy.
Story | 15 Jul, 2020
IUCN’s Marine Plastics and Coastal Communities (MARPLASTICCs) initiative rolled out a series of national workshops in Thailand, Viet Nam, South Africa, Kenya, and Mozambique from December 2019 to March 2020. The workshops kicked-off the pilot testing of IUCN-UNEP National Guidance for Plastic…
Story | 17 Jun, 2020
Protecting Fish Broodstock in Stung Treng Province
The stretch of the Mekong that passes through Stung Treng Province is abundant in deep pools, rapids, rocky and sandy islands, and inundated forests, which provide vital habitats for broodstock or “mother fish”.
Story | 18 May, 2020
Sekong, Sesan and Srepok River Basin energy profile
In many ways, the 3S river basin of Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Vietnam is the last frontier of development with national governments seeking to harness the area’s rich natural resources to drive economic growth. This has included the development of hydropower dams,…
Story | 02 Apr, 2020
IUCN welcomes Cambodia as a State Member
IUCN extends a warm welcome to Cambodia, which has officially announced its decision to re-join as a State Member of IUCN by endorsing the IUCN Statutes. The Ministry of Environment has been designated by the State as its liaison with the IUCN Secretariat. The announcement was made on 7 February…
Story | 27 Mar, 2020
Four countries in the Indo-Burma Ramsar Regional Initiative (IBRRI) celebrated World Wetlands Day 2020, hosting events to educate local communities and youth about the ecosystem benefits and importance of wetlands at local and global levels. National governments in…
Story | 16 Mar, 2020
Fostering regional cooperation to strengthen wetlands conservation in the Indo-Burma Region
From 26 to 28 February, the Indo Burma Ramsar Regional Initiative (IBRRI) held its Third Annual Meeting in Siem Reap, Cambodia, with participants from governments, NGOs, and Ramsar International Organization Partners (IOPs). Participants shared successes and challenges in wetland conservation in…
Story | 31 Jan, 2020
This is the sixth and last in a series of interviews with Natura 2000 experts as part of the LIFE Green List for Natura 2000 project. Josep-Maria Mallarach has been working towards enhanced protected area management for over 40 years. He has been involved in protected area management on national…
Story | 30 Jan, 2020
Community fisheries and sustainable financing: what’s the link?
Cambodia’s Tonle Sap is the world’s largest freshwater fishing ground. It produces 50% of the wild fish biomass of the Mekong and accounts for 75% of Cambodia’s entire protein intake. In 2013-2016, IUCN and local NGO partner FACT implemented an EU-funded…