Phnom Penh: Dr. Eang Sophallet, Minister of Environment, said that Cambodia has the honor of being ranked number 1 as the country with the best natural environment in the world, as recently assessed by US News & World Report.
On the occasion of presiding over the celebration of National Environment Day and World Environment Day on June 5, 2026, on June 5, 2026, at the Ministry of Environment, Dr. Eang Sophallet said that this result clearly reflects the success of the joint efforts of stakeholders from all sectors, especially sub-national administrations and local authorities at all levels. Citizens, youth and students across the country in implementing the environmental sector strategy of the Royal Government of Cambodia under the leadership of His Excellency President Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, a Royal Government of Cambodia with high political will, determination and long-term vision.
Please note that on June 4, 2026, His Excellency President Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, congratulated and praised the Ministry of Environment for its efforts to protect and conserve natural resources and the environment in Cambodia in the past, which led to Cambodia being ranked number 1 as the country with the best natural environment in the world in 2026.
Through a letter from the Council of Ministers dated June 4, 2026, the Prime Minister of the Royal Government of Cambodia made a high-profile statement: “The Royal Government has seen the report ranking Cambodia as the number 1 natural environment country in the world by U.S. News & World Report and congratulate and appreciate.
At the same time, President Hun Manet recommended that this achievement be widely publicized because it is the pride of the nation.
Please note that in the survey report and global ranking of U.S. News & World Report ranked more than 100 countries based on key global characteristics: good environmental stewardship and clean air, sustainable management of natural resources, and effective efforts to conserve biodiversity.
