Phnom Penh: A ceremony to plant 500 saplings in the Phum Phong Nature Reserve community was held on July 17, 2026, with the participation of government officials, the Ministry of Environment, the Provincial Department of Environment, Pursat Provincial Administration, local authorities at all levels, teachers, students, and many citizens.
Mr. Uy Sotheavy, Deputy Governor of Pursat Province, said that today’s program is very useful, encouraging participation for cleanliness and greenery in nature conservation area communities. His Excellency thanked the Ministry of Environment and all stakeholders who participated in promoting tree planting activities to expand forest cover, and Pursat Province is supporting and promoting cleanliness and greenery at all levels.
Ms. DEMI MORJARIA, Head of Communications at the Wildlife Alliance, spoke about collaborating with the Ministry of Environment to organize a program to promote “awareness raising activities to promote the implementation of cleanliness and greenery in local communities. Tree planting activities in the Phum Phet Nature Conservation Community Area will encourage greater environmental responsibility among students, youth, local communities, and all participants.
On the occasion, Mr. Khwai Atthia, Undersecretary of State and Spokesperson of the Ministry of Environment, said that the participation, cooperation, and support of all stakeholders today shows a clear understanding and recognition of the importance of cleanliness and greenery in public streets, homes, communities, and nature conservation areas. The participation in supporting tree planting today shows the physical, mental and spiritual participation of the environmental family and the public, not only in line with the Royal Government’s environmental sector strategy, but also as a successful example of community development in Cambodia.
He added that tree planting and forest restoration play an important role In absorbing greenhouse gases, creating a natural shield to combat climate change and turning Cambodia into a carbon-neutral country by 2050. In addition, this project not only helps the ecosystem, but also helps create green leisure areas and attract tourism to increase direct income for local communities.
Please note that the campaign to promote activities for cleanliness and greenery in local communities was organized in Pursat province by the Ministry of Environment, in collaboration with the Provincial Department of Environment and the Phum Phong Nature Reserve Community, and supported by the Pursat Provincial Government, the Red Plus Phnom Samkos Program, the Wildlife Alliance, and the Cambodia Sustainable Landscape and Ecotourism Project (CSLEP).
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