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The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology, the Ministry of Economy and Finance, and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) are fast-tracking the development of a joint strategy aiming to further enhance Cambodia’s meteorology and water management sector, particularly in the fight against climate change.

The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology and representatives of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) met for talks on June 27 to discuss long-term investment in projects that would support the ministry’s crucial functions. Following negotiations, the ADB prepared a new $200 million package of meteorology and water management projects.

The collaborative effort of Cambodia’s Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology, the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is leading to a paradigm shift in the region’s irrigation systems.

Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology secretary of state Chan Sinath on May 19 led a delegation to inspect a number of large-scale irrigation projects in Kampong Speu and Kampong Chhnang provinces.

A delegation of the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on March 4 inspected the Kamping Puoy reservoir irrigation improvement project in Battambang province.

Apart from its main function as a water reservoir which serves agriculture, Ang Trapeang Thma or Trapeang Thma reservoir also functions as a popular tourism site.

Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology Lim Kean Hor on September 19 ordered officials and local authorities to jointly expand the mouths of certain streams and canals in Banteay Meanchey province in order to more quickly drain the water inundating people's homes in the wake of recent flooding.

A team from the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology is accelerating the construction of irrigation infrastructure in the Stung Krasaing area and at Ang Ta Meng and Ang Trapeang Thma in Banteay Meanchey province.

A team from the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology is accelerating the construction of irrigation infrastructure in the Stung Krasaing area and at Ang Ta Meng and Ang Trapeang Thma in Banteay Meanchey province. The work is being carried out to guarantee water security for all residents and businesses in the province, according to the ministry.

Share The Bengal florican, found in Kampong Thom province, is a critically endangered species which could be affected by a new irrigation system. WATER RESOURCES MINISTRY WCS helps conserve Kampong Thom birds Mon, 14 December 2020 The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology has urged the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) to expedite their work in support of a joint project to develop the Kampong Thom province Stung Chinit Irrigation system and conserve local endangered species. The plea w...