Consultative Workshop to Identify Priority Activities to Strengthen the Implementation of the Integrated Water Resources (November 12, 2021)

Phnom Penh: the Cambodia National Mekong Committee (CNMC) organized a consultative workshop to identify priority activities to strengthen the implementation of the Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) in Cambodia, aiming at achieving the goal of SDG6.5.1 by 2030. The workshop was presided over by His Excellency Mr. Te Navuth, Permanent Vice Chairman of the CNMC. The participants to the workshop include the members of the Cambodia Water Partnership (CamboWP), officials representing ministries ational institutions, namely, Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology, representatives from the Provincial Department of Water Resources and Meteorology of Kratie, Kandal, Prey Veng, Kampong Chhnang, Kampong Thom, Pursat and Mondulkiri, that of Tonle Sap authorities, Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries, Ministry of Women's Affairs, Ministry of Rural Development, Ministry of Planning, Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Mines and Energy, Ministry...

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National Meeting to Disseminate the Results of the Study on Social Impact Monitoring and Vulnerability Assessment (November 12, 2021)

Kampong Cham: H.E Mr. So Sophort, Secretary General of Cambodia National Mekong Committee (CNMC), chaired a national meeting to disseminate the results of the study on Social Impact Monitoring and Vulnerability Assessment (SIMVA) 2018 at Phnom Pros Hotel, Kampong Cham Province. There are participants from the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology, Ministry of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries, Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Mines and Energy, Ministry of Planning, Tonle Sap Authority, Ministry of Public Works and Transport, and officials from the CNMC (Director, Deputy Director and Officials from the Department of Planning and International Cooperation, a total of 19 participants. The objective of the meeting are: (1) To disseminate main findings of the SIMVA 2018 Survey Report, (2) To discuss the use of SIMVA data, and (3) To suggest ways governments can support vulnerable communities in coping with changes related to the river....

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13th MRC Budget Committee (November 12, 2021)

Phnom Penh: Excellency Watt Botkosal, Deputy Secretary-General of the Cambodia ​National Mekong Committee (CNMC) Alternate Member of the Joint Committee MRC JC for Cambodia led the Budget Committee member for Cambodia include Excellency Pich Dun, Advisor to the CNMC and the Directors of Relevant Departments of CNMC Secretariat, participated in the 13th MRC Budget Committee via Video Conference from MRC Secretariat in Vientiane, Lao PDR. This meeting was attended by officials from the MRC Budget Committee member countries (Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand, and Vietnam), Representative Officers from Development Partners and the Key officers of MRC Secretariat. The meeting proceeded with the review and discussion: (1) present on the overall financial situation both income and expenditures in 2021, Expected expenditures by 2021, 2022 fund availability, (2) updated on the matter of mutual concern, particularly the Multi-Year Work Plan 2021-2022, its activities and budget under each MR...

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National Working Session on Draft Report on Rapid Assessment of Transboundary Impact (November 12, 2021)

Phnom Penh: Cambodia National Mekong Committee had conducted a National Working Session on Draft Report on Rapid Assessment of Transboundary Impact Caused by Rapid Water Fluctuation Downstream of Sanakham Hydropower Project (SNHPP), under the Chairmanship and leading the discussion by H. E. Mr. Kol Vathana, Deputy Secretary General of CNMC, which participated by the Members of the PNPCA JCWG from MOWRAM, MoE, MAFF, MME, MPWT; CNMC PNPCA WG, and National Consultants. The Objectives of the National Working Session are (1) to get understanding on the draft report on Rapid Assessment of Transboundary Impact Caused by Rapid Water Fluctuation Downstream of Sanakham Hydropower Project (SNHPP), and (2) to discuss and collect comments and suggestion to improve the draft report. The Meeting had focus on the following thematic areas, namely Hydrology, Ecology and Fisheries, Sediment, and Socio-economics....

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Regional Consultation Meeting on Harmonization of Rule and Regulations about Vessel Safety, Traffic Safety (November 11, 2021)

Phnom Penh: H.E Mr. Watt Botkosal, Deputy Secretary General of CNMC, led a Cambodian working group consisting of officials from the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport and officials of The General Secretariat of CNMC participated in the Regional Consultation Meeting on Harmonization of Rule and Regulations about Vessel Safety, Traffic Safety and Passenger Protection on the Mekong River System  between Cambodia and Vietnam via Video Conference. The meeting was coordinated by the MRCS and was attended by a total of 28 working groups from Cambodia and Vietnam and MRC Secretariat. The meeting was conducted by (1) introducing draft document of harmonization of rules and regulation between Cambodia and Vietnam about the Vessel Safety, Traffic Safety and Passenger Protection; (2) discussing and getting agreement on document of harmonization of rules and regulations between Cambodia and Vietnam about the Vessel Safety, Traffic Safety...

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