Cambodia Explores Cooperation with US Firm on Water Resource and Weather Data Management

On July 23, 2026, Cambodia's Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology held discussions with a delegation from the US-based I.M. Systems Group (IMSG) to explore potential cooperation in strengthening the management of water resources and meteorological data. During the meeting, Minister Tho Chetha highlighted the ministry's key priorities, including enhancing hydrological and meteorological services, developing human resources, and modernizing the national weather forecasting system. These efforts aim to provide reliable and timely weather information to protect lives and property, support agricultural production, improve water resource management, reduce disaster risks, and increase resilience to climate change, thereby contributing to sustainable economic and social development. The minister welcomed the opportunity to collaborate with IMSG to support Cambodia's vision of developing a modern, climate-resilient water resource and meteorological management system. The focus will be on advancing digital transformation, improving data-driven decision-making, enhancing forecasting and early warning capabilities, and building institutional and technical capacity through knowledge transfer, training, and expert exchange. I.M. Systems Group (IMSG) is a US science and engineering company specializing in operational meteorology, hydrology, earth observation, geographic information systems, environmental information systems, and decision support solutions. The company has extensive experience supporting government agencies in applying science and technology to improve weather services, environmental monitoring, and climate resilience.