Resources
Sub-Decree No. 35 on creation of a National Committee for Managing Climate Change
This Sub-Decree provides for the establishment of a National Committee for Managing Climate Change which shall prepare, coordinate and follow-up the implementation of policies, strategies, plans and programs of the Royal Government aimed at meeting issues to prevent any climate change in the country, and to protect the environment and national resources.
Law on Environmental Protection and Natural Resource Management (1996)
The Law on Environmental Protection and Natural Resources Management is widely implemented by the Ministry of Environment, other government institutions and relevant stakeholders. Furthermore, the law is a basic tool to prepare other laws in the Kingdom of Cambodia.
Law on the Establishment of the Ministry of Environment
The Ministry of Environment is established under the jurisdiction of the Royal Government of Cambodia. The Ministry shall administer and manage the environment in Cambodia. It is headed by a Minister assisted by a secretary of State and/or Under secretary. Details of organization and functioning of the Ministry shall be established by Decree. All provisions contrary to the provisions of this Law are abrogated.
Law on Environmental Protection and Natural Resource Management
The law, in common, addresses the summarised environmental fields, e.g. environmental and natural resources management and protection, public participation, etc. In this regard, for effective implementation, the law has decided to set up related Sub-Decrees as required. The law can be amended when the Royal Government and relevant ministries recognised that it has gaps.
Sub-Decree No. 47 on the creation of the National Clean Environment Day
The National Clean Environment Day is instituted and shall be celebrated the 23rd of November every year to ecreate a national awareness on the protection of the environment and the prevention and control of pollution. All citizens, armed forces , institutions and organizations , together with the appointed authorities, shall participate in cleaning and environment-friendly activities trough the day.
Sub-Decree No. 143 (RGC) on the establishment of protected Forest zone and conservation of biodiversity
This Sub-Decree aims at establishing protected forest zones and conservation of biodiversity located in Mondulkiri and Kratie provinces. The organization and functioning of the conservation zones will be determined by a Prakas of the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.
Law on Mineral Resource Management and Exploitation
The purpose of this Law is to regulate the management and exploitation of mineral resources, and all activities related to mining operations.
Law on Water Resources Management
This Law provides for rights and obligations of water users, for fundamental principles of water resources management and for the sustainable development of water resources.The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM) shall be responsible for managing and supervising the implementation of this Law, and shall develop the policy on the water resources management, conservation and development.
Fisheries Law
This law aims to ensure fisheries and fisheryresource management, enhance aquaculture development,the management of production and processing, and topromote the livelihood of people in local communities forthe social-economic and environmental benefits,including the sustainability of the conservation ofbiodiversity and natural culture heritages in the Kingdomof Cambodia.
Law on Water Resources Management of the Kingdom of Cambodia
This Law provides for rights and obligations of water users, for fundamental principles of water resources management and for the sustainable development of water resources.