China has continued its support for Cambodia on environmental protection, low-carbon emissions, and climate change mitigation, following a meeting held in Shanghai on April 29.
The meeting brought together H.E. Dr. Eang Sophalleth, Cambodian Minister of Environment, and H.E. Huang Runqiu, Minister of Ecology and Environment of the People’s Republic of China.
According to the Ministry of Environment, the meeting aimed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in environmental protection, low-carbon emissions, and the fight against climate change.
During the discussion, H.E. Dr. Eang Sophalleth highlighted the ongoing progress of the “Cleanliness” campaign in Cambodia. He expressed deep gratitude to H.E. Huang Runqiu for China’s previous donations of solar streetlights and household solar systems.
These lights have been distributed to protected area communities, including the Te Teuk Pous and Phnom Knong Phsar communities in Oral district, Kampong Speu province, and Koh Sralao in Koh Kong province.
Additionally, they have been installed at the Ministry’s five regional nurseries in Thbong Khmum, Kampong Speu, Siem Reap, Mondulkiri, and Koh Kong provinces, he said.
The Minister further urged for enhanced cooperation aligned with the Circular Strategy on Environment to improve efficiency in preventing and reducing environmental pollution.
In response, H.E. Huang Runqiu highly commended the Ministry of Environment’s success in promoting cleanliness across Cambodia. To support these efforts, the Chinese Minister announced an additional donation of 2,000 solar streetlights and 3,000 household solar power systems to the Ministry.
These resources are intended for public benefit, particularly in Thbong Khmum province and various protected areas, to provide electricity to local communities and improve their daily livelihoods.
Furthermore, the Chinese Environment Minister emphasised the commitment to encouraging more Chinese investors to explore opportunities in Cambodia. He noted that several Chinese companies have already shown strong interest in investing in waste-to-energy projects, converting solid waste into electricity.
Cambodia and China maintain a robust partnership in the environmental sector. Chinese investment firms are actively participating in environmental management, specifically in solid waste management and waste-to-energy initiatives, to drive Cambodia’s transition toward a green economy.
