Asia Cambodia Environmental rangers in Mondulkiri province have received four drones and various types of patrol equipment from the Ministry of the Environment to improve the effectiveness of their land monitoring on over one million hectares of protected area
Asia Cambodia Captive-bred giant ibises have been released into Cambodia's wild, a very first time in the world; the initiative aims to rebuild wild populations of the critically endangered species, particularly in protected areas
Asia Cambodia For the critically endangered Siamese crocodile, new protected sanctuary has been established in the Cardamom Mountains; safeguarding of the species will include habitat protection, anti-poaching measures and long-term conservation efforts
Asia Cambodia Villages along the border with Thailand are expanding despite the territorial dispute, as the Cambodian government encourages settlement in contested areas; New infrastructure and housing are being developed to strengthen long-term claims
Asia Cambodia Cambodian students won the Asia-Pacific Debate Championship, triumphing on major global issues through their argumentation and rebuttal skills; The victory earns them the right to represent the whole Asia-Pacific region at the upcoming global finals