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Cambodia Hits 2035 Solar Target a Decade Early
Planet Wins2h ago

Cambodia Hits 2035 Solar Target a Decade Early

Cambodia just blew past its solar energy goals for 2030 and 2035 years ahead of schedule, with clean electricity now powering more than 10% of the nation. The Southeast Asian country is proving that ambitious renewable energy targets aren't just achievable—they're beatable.

PV Magazine2 min read
Cambodia Plans 55% Emission Cut With $32B Green Roadmap
Planet Wins4d ago

Cambodia Plans 55% Emission Cut With $32B Green Roadmap

Cambodia just announced an ambitious plan to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2035, backed by $32 billion in climate investments. The Southeast Asian nation is charting a path to carbon neutrality by 2050 through strategic changes across five key sectors.

Google News - Emissions Reduction2 min read
Ghana Debunks Fake Cambodia Deportation Notice
Global News4d ago

Ghana Debunks Fake Cambodia Deportation Notice

Ghana's government has confirmed that a viral notice ordering Africans to leave Cambodia by May 31 is completely fake. Diplomatic channels verified the document was fraudulent, bringing relief to thousands of worried families.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Cambodia Pardons Opposition Leader After 27-Year Sentence
Community HeroesMay 25

Cambodia Pardons Opposition Leader After 27-Year Sentence

After nearly a decade of legal battles, Cambodia's opposition leader Kem Sokha just received a full pardon from a 27-year treason conviction. The 72-year-old politician, who spent years under house arrest, has always maintained his innocence.

South China Morning Post2 min read
Cambodia Frees Opposition Leader After 27-Year Sentence
Global NewsMay 25

Cambodia Frees Opposition Leader After 27-Year Sentence

After years of house arrest on treason charges called politically motivated, Cambodia's former opposition leader Kem Sokha has received a royal pardon. The move signals a potential shift in a country long criticized for silencing political voices.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
South Korea Offers Free Tech Degrees to Cambodian Students
SolutionsMay 24

South Korea Offers Free Tech Degrees to Cambodian Students

Talented Cambodian students can now earn full American technology degrees in South Korea at no cost, removing financial barriers that kept them from studying abroad. The scholarship program connects developing nations' brightest minds with world-class education.

Regional: south korea technology (KR)2 min read
Cambodia Tops Global Environment Rankings for 2026
Planet WinsMay 24

Cambodia Tops Global Environment Rankings for 2026

Cambodia earned the top spot in global natural environment rankings, a stunning turnaround for a nation recovering from decades of conflict. The recognition celebrates expanding protected areas from 2 million to 7 million hectares and bringing critically endangered species back from the brink.

Google News - Endangered Species Recovery2 min read
Cambodia Releases 10 Rare Crocodiles to Save Species
Planet WinsMay 22

Cambodia Releases 10 Rare Crocodiles to Save Species

Cambodia just freed 10 critically endangered Siamese crocodiles into the wild, boosting hope for one of the world's rarest reptile species. With fewer than 1,000 left worldwide, this release marks a major win for conservation science and community collaboration.

Google News - Endangered Species Recovery2 min read
Cambodia's Mangroves Shield Coasts and Fight Climate Change
Planet WinsMay 22

Cambodia's Mangroves Shield Coasts and Fight Climate Change

Mangrove trees are saving fishing communities in Cambodia while capturing massive amounts of carbon from our atmosphere. What started as a local solution to protect fish populations is now recognized as a powerful weapon against global warming.

Google News - Climate Solution2 min read
10 Rare Siamese Crocodiles Return to Cambodia's Wild
Planet WinsMay 21

10 Rare Siamese Crocodiles Return to Cambodia's Wild

Ten critically endangered Siamese crocodiles just splashed into Cambodia's Srepok River, giving hope to a species with fewer than 1,000 left worldwide. It's the latest win in a restoration effort that's already seen wild hatchings return for the first time in years.

Google News - Endangered Species Recovery2 min read
Cambodia Releases 10 Rare Crocodiles Into Protected River
Planet WinsMay 21

Cambodia Releases 10 Rare Crocodiles Into Protected River

Ten critically endangered Siamese crocodiles just returned to Cambodia's Srepok River, boosting hope for one of the world's rarest reptile species. With fewer than 1,000 left worldwide, this science-backed release could help save them from extinction.

Google News - Endangered Species Recovery2 min read
Scientists Find 11 New Species in Cambodian Caves
Planet WinsMay 21

Scientists Find 11 New Species in Cambodian Caves

Deep inside Cambodia's dramatic cave systems, scientists just discovered 11 new species thriving in isolated underground worlds. The finding reveals how much we still don't know about our planet and why protecting these rare ecosystems matters now more than ever.

Mongabay2 min read
Cambodia Firefighters Save 158,000 Acres Using Satellites
SolutionsMay 20

Cambodia Firefighters Save 158,000 Acres Using Satellites

Local communities around Southeast Asia's largest lake are using satellite technology and traditional knowledge to stop wildfires, restore forests, and bring threatened wildlife back from the brink. The fishing cat has returned after a decade of absence.

Mongabay3 min read
Cambodia Hospitals Cut Plastic Waste in Health Push
SolutionsMay 8

Cambodia Hospitals Cut Plastic Waste in Health Push

Cambodia's health and environment ministries just teamed up to slash plastic waste across all hospitals and clinics nationwide. The partnership brings medical facilities into a movement that's already inspired over 8 million Cambodians to ditch single-use plastics.

Google News - Plastic Reduction2 min read
Cambodia: 14 Million Pledge to Ditch Plastic Bags
Planet WinsMay 7

Cambodia: 14 Million Pledge to Ditch Plastic Bags

More than 14 million Cambodians have committed to gradually eliminating plastic bags from their daily lives, marking one of Southeast Asia's most successful grassroots environmental campaigns. The UN just promised expanded support to help Cambodia reach carbon neutrality by 2050.

Google News - Plastic Reduction2 min read
Rare Fishing Cat Returns to Cambodia After Wetland Restoration
Planet WinsMay 5

Rare Fishing Cat Returns to Cambodia After Wetland Restoration

A trail camera captured footage of an endangered fishing cat near Cambodia's largest lake, proving that 15 years of wetland restoration is bringing vanished wildlife back home. With fewer than 10,000 fishing cats left in the wild, this sighting celebrates both a species' return and a thriving ecosystem.

Good Good Good2 min read
China Shares Rural Tech Model With 70+ Countries
SolutionsMay 3

China Shares Rural Tech Model With 70+ Countries

China's shift from poverty relief to tech-driven rural development is now helping farmers from Cambodia to Ethiopia boost incomes and build climate resilience. The approach proves countryside communities don't have to be left behind in modern economies.

Google News - Poverty Reduction2 min read
Chinese City Hosts Festival for Global Cooperation
Global NewsApr 23

Chinese City Hosts Festival for Global Cooperation

Yangzhou, China welcomed international leaders to explore partnerships in agriculture, trade, and innovation at its month-long spring festival. Cambodian officials are particularly interested in learning modern farming techniques from the historic city.

Google: cooperation international2 min read
Cambodia Slashes Malaria Cases 99% With Smart Surveillance
SolutionsApr 22

Cambodia Slashes Malaria Cases 99% With Smart Surveillance

Cambodia has reduced malaria cases by over 99% since 2004 by deploying mobile health workers who track disease patterns in remote areas. The success story offers hope as global malaria cases rise and funding for surveillance declines.

AllAfrica - Health3 min read
600 Cambodian Students Graduate with Australian Curriculum
SolutionsApr 21

600 Cambodian Students Graduate with Australian Curriculum

Nearly 600 students across Cambodia celebrated graduation under the Western Australian Curriculum, marking a milestone for international education in the kingdom. The program now serves 4,000 students across 15 schools in seven provinces.

Google News - Education Milestone2 min read

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