Cambodia Strengthens Water Resource Management Amid Climate Change Concerns
Cambodia is enhancing its water resource management in response to escalating flood and drought risks driven by climate change. The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology co-hosted an international conference themed "Rainwater for Tomorrow: Water, Climate, and Culture." The government considers water a "white gold" and a top priority for national development.
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