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Environmentally sound management of Cambodia

Release time:2013-12-01

The author:Administrator

National strategies/policies

Application of the environmental assessment system and environmental license to new and ongoing industrial activities with regard to the hazardous waste management.

 Legislation, regulations and guidelines

Solid Waste Management Sub-Decree, 1999; Water Quality Management Sub-Decree, 1999; and Air Pollution Control and Noise Disturber Management Sub-Decree, 2001.

 Economic instruments/ initiatives

Polluter pays principle have been applied for some individuals and industrial sectors. Licensed charges for some industries.

 Measures taken by industries/waste generators

Industries and waste generator have been complied with Cambodian Regulation and Provision of Basel Convention. Some industries have been awarded with the ISO 14000 series certification.