Phnom Penh: Dr. Eang Sophallet, Minister of Environment, on July 7, 2026, met with Mr. Obaid Saeed Obaid Bintaresh Aldhaheri, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Cambodia, as both sides committed to strengthening and expanding cooperation to address climate change as a global issue.
On the occasion, the Minister said that climate change is a global issue, and to respond to this global issue, Cambodia is committed to working with the world to contribute to solving climate change. Bilateral cooperation between Cambodia and the United Arab Emirates in the environmental sector has also been active and deep.
The Minister added that Cambodia has succeeded in reducing the use of plastic bags through the participation of students across the country who have made a commitment not to use plastic bags.
At the same time, the Ministry of Environment has implemented strict laws to control and prevent soil, water and air pollution and continues to expand the green circle by planting at least 1 million trees per year. In 2026, the Ministry of Environment has prepared to distribute free saplings to citizens to plant in various locations at the local level and reforest 5 million trees. The campaign to increase green cover in response to climate change so that Cambodia can move towards achieving a more green cover and becoming a carbon neutral country by 2050.
In line with the statement of His Excellency the Minister, the UAE Ambassador to Cambodia expressed his appreciation and strong belief that the Ministry of Environment will definitely achieve its strategy and will contribute to solving climate change, which is a global problem with the UAE.
He expressed his commitment to jointly strengthen and expand cooperation in solving global environmental problems and on responding to climate change, promoting renewable energy and sustainable development.
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