Phnom penh: UNESCO, along with its national and regional development partners, has been actively implementing significant projects focused on groundwater management and environmental conservation in Cambodia. These initiatives aim to promote sustainable water management and enhance climate resilience across the nation.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, the ongoing progress of these projects was highlighted by Mr. Sardar Umar Alam, Head of the UNESCO Office in Phnom Penh and UNESCO Representative in Cambodia. Mr. Alam discussed these developments during a courtesy call on H.E. Thor Chetha, Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology, at the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM) on July 24.
The UNESCO Representative commended Cambodia's advancements across various domains, particularly acknowledging MOWRAM's achievements in the water resource sector. H.E. Thor Chetha emphasized the crucial roles played by MOWRAM in the development, management, and conservation of water resources. He also mentioned the ministry's efforts in controlling flash floods and managing water resources at the world heritage site in Siem Reap province.
H.E. Thor Chetha expressed gratitude towards UNESCO for its contributions to environmental protection, cultural preservation, and socio-economic development in Cambodia. He highlighted the organization's cooperation in conserving the world heritage site in the Siem Reap-Angkor area.